Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Prediction for Saturday January 24 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 01/24/2026, 03:15 AM ET

Warriors Preview

In the second game of a Saturday NBA on ABC tripleheader, the Golden State Warriors will travel to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Warriors (25-21) have dropped 14 of their first 22 road games and are floundering in eighth place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Golden State was outscored by 13 points during the fourth quarter of a 123-115 road loss against Dallas.

Two-time MVP Steph Curry erupted for a game-high 38 points on 14-for-27 shooting and pulled down four boards. De’Anthony Melton scored 22 points (9-15 FG) in 23 minutes off the Golden State bench. The Warriors were dominated on the glass by a 54-35 margin.

Timberwolves Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and are a half-game out of fourth place in the Western Conference standings. The Timberwolves (27-18) rank fourth in the league in defensive efficiency and are limiting opponents to 115.1 points per contest. On Thursday, Minnesota was unable to make the plays down the stretch of a 120-115 home loss versus Chicago.

Minnesota F Julius Randle tallied a game-high 30 points (10-17 FG), seven rebounds, and six assists. All-Star G Anthony Edwards and F/C Naz Reid scored 20 points apiece. Jaden McDaniels added 16 points and five boards for the Timberwolves, who fell to 15-7 at home.

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Warriors vs Timberwolves Pick

Golden State G/F Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL on Monday and will miss the remainder of the season. Even a vintage Steph Curry scoring display was not enough to beat the Mavericks and the Timberwolves will be licking their chops. Take Minnesota to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win 126-113.

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