Minnesota has been a strong money-maker when taking points covering 11 of the past 14 times it has been an underdog.
The Timberwolves are well-rested having lasted played on Saturday. Minnesota may have played its finest game of the season in that last game, beating Washington 101-89 at home. The Timberwolves had a season-high in rebounds, free throw attempts and free throws made in that victory.
The Timberwolves also got forward Ryan Gomes back. He had been out since Dec. 12 because of a high ankle sprain.
Minnesota has an underrated front-court with center Al Jefferson, Kevin Love and Gomes. Jefferson is playing his best ball after starting the season slow recovering from off-season knee surgery. He's averaging 18.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in his past four games.
The Spurs often are overpriced at home. They have failed to cover six of their past eight games at the AT&T Center. Minnesota has covered seven of its last nine away matchups.
This also is the Spurs' third game in four nights. That's rough on an old team such as the Spurs.
Stephen Nover NBA 12/29
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