The Timberwolves are hosting the Warriors on Thursday for Game 2 of their second round series. Currently, the Warriors hold a 1-0 series lead. On DraftKings Sportsbook, the Timberwolves are a 10.5-point favorite for Game 2 and this contest carries a total of 201 points.
Below, I have featured my favorite Rudy Gobert prop bet to consider from this contest.
Best Rudy Gobert Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Rudy Gobert U 9.5 Points (-120)
Gobert finished with nine points in Game 1 vs. the Warriors in only 26.2 minutes of work, despite not dealing with foul trouble. Gobert has scored single-digit points in three of his five matchups with Golden State this season and he is only averaging 8.3 PPG this postseason. Gobert’s decreased playing time in Game 1 was a result of the Timberwolves playing Naz Reid over Gobert. Reid logged 33.4 minutes off the bench. As a quicker big man who can stretch the floor, Reid matches up much better with the Warriors than Gobert. Golden State is a team that mostly uses small ball lineups with Draymond Green at center.
Reid will likely continue to see equal or more playing time than Gobert in Game 2, and this is a brutal matchup against the Warriors. Golden State will be without Stephen Curry (hamstring) and with the guard off the floor this season, the Warriors’ defensive rating has been an outstanding 103.2. Game 2 presents a low 201-point total on DraftKings Sportsbook. and this contest should be a very low scoring affair. Gobert is averaging a modest 5.3 PPG in totals under 210 points this season (three games), and the center is a great wager for under 9.5 points Thursday night.
