Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA Western Conference semifinal Game 3 matchup on Friday, May 8

The second-seeded San Antonio Spurs look to retake control of their best-of-seven series when they take on the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal matchup on Friday night. San Antonio evened the series 1-1 with a 133-95 win on Wednesday. The Spurs (62-20), who won the Southwest Division, are 31-12 on the road this season, including postseason. The Timberwolves (49-33), who placed third in the Northwest Division, are 29-15 on their home court in 2025-26. Anthony Edwards (knee) is available for Minnesota.

Tipoff from Target Center in Minneapolis is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 216.5. 

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