The Minnesota Timberwolves aim to take a commanding 2–0 lead back to the North Star State on Wednesday, taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at the Frost Bank Center.
The Wolves stole Game 1 in San Antonio, 104–102, thanks in large part to a returning Anthony Edwards. The superstar guard poured in 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench — only nine days removed from a serious knee injury. He’s listed as questionable heading into Wednesday’s contest.
Tipoff is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. San Antonio enters as a 9.5-point home favorite with -410 moneyline odds. Minnesota counters as a +320 underdog, with the game total set at 217.5 points.
Ahead of Game 2, let’s dive into the top Anthony Edwards prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Anthony Edwards Prop Bet for Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 2
Best Bet: Anthony Edwards Under 3.5 Rebounds (+124)
Before Anthony Edwards checked into Monday’s game, you can imagine Timberwolves coach Chris Finch delivering a simple message to his franchise superstar: “Don’t get hurt again.”
The superstar guard, 24, returned to playoff action just nine days after suffering a hyperextended knee and bone bruise in Game 4 against the Nuggets. His comeback arrived far sooner than expected, with initial reports projecting him to miss at least two weeks.
Even so, Edwards supplied an impressive 18 points (8–13 FG, 2–3 3PT) across 25 minutes off the bench in Minnesota’s upset victory. However, the former first overall pick took a noticeable backseat on the glass, finishing with only three rebounds.
Perhaps Edwards took a more cautious approach to physically demanding loose-ball situations — understandable given who’s stationed down low for San Antonio. Pitted against 7-foot-4 monolith Victor Wembanyama, the Wolves leaned heavily on their size inside. Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert each grabbed double-digit rebounds in Game 1, while Naz Reid pulled down nine boards of his own.
Edwards’ health is paramount to Minnesota’s chances in this series. With that in mind, expect him to stay somewhat reserved when crashing the glass and falling below 3.5 rebounds on Wednesday night.
