Howl Without the Chef: Wegs’ #WildcardCrew Cashes Chaos in Wolves-Warriors Game 2
- Brandon Weger
- May 8
- 3 min read
Long before tip-off, Wegs Benedict is already staging a #WildcardCrew takeover of the Twin Cities. Mal is live-streaming her blackjack heater from Treasure Island, Johnny K’s spreadsheets sprawl across the hotel bar, and Mae’s got the first-quarter pace numbers chalked on a cocktail napkin. The playbook? Squeeze every ounce of value the market’s handing out on a Curry-less Warriors squad while riding Minnesota’s star power in the prop lab. Buckle up—here’s the full dish, odds-checked, model-tested, and laced with Wildcard swagger.
🩺 Current Odds & Injury Pulse
Market consensus: Timberwolves -10.5 (‑110), Warriors +370 ML; total 201.5 (‑110). (Odds Shark, RotoWire)
Stephen Curry is officially out at least a week with a Grade 1 left‑hamstring strain. (RotoWire)
Rob Dillingham (ankle) remains sidelined for Minnesota. (RotoWire)
Market impact: Removing Curry (30.3% usage, +5.6 OBPM) strips roughly ‑5.8 points from Golden State’s baseline projection.
📊 Fundamental Team Profiles
Recent Form
Warriors: 6‑4 last 10, 104.9 PPG on 43.6% FG. (Odds Shark)
Wolves: 7‑3, 110.2 PPG on 46.2% FG. (Odds Shark)
🧮 Model Build & Projection
Possessions: average pace × 48 ≈ 97.1.
Expected offensive efficiency
GS vs MIN: (115.0 ORTg + 111.5 DRtg)/2 ≈ 113.25
MIN vs GS: (116.6 ORTg + 111.9 DRtg)/2 ≈ 114.25
Raw score:
Warriors: 113.25 × 0.971 ≈ 110.0
Timberwolves: 114.25 × 0.971 ≈ 111.0
Curry adjustment: ‑6.1 PPG to GS (historical on/off split).
Final projection: Timberwolves 109 – Warriors 104 (total 213).
Edge Summary
Spread: Model gap = Timberwolves ‑5; books at ‑10.5 → Warriors +10.5 value.
Total: Model 213 vs line 201.5 → slight Over, though volatility rises without Curry.
🎯 Favorite Props & Angles
Prop | Line | Lean | Rationale |
Anthony Edwards Pts | 27.5 | Over | Wolves’ usage spikes to 34% w/ Curry off floor; GS lacks a perimeter stopper. (Bleacher Nation) |
Buddy Hield Pts | 15.5 | Over | 28.7% usage post‑Curry; Wolves allow 36.6% of opponent FGA from three. (DraftKings Network, StatMuse) |
Draymond Green P+R | 17.5 | Over | Averaging 22.0 P+R in last two, minutes uptick as secondary creator. (Odds Shark) |
Rudy Gobert Double‑Double | +165 | Yes | GS gives up the league’s 6th‑highest O‑REB% to centers. (Odds Shark) |
Jimmy Butler AST | 6.5 | Over | 30.6% facilitation rate after Curry exit; Wolves trap heavy on Hield. (Best Sports Picks) |
Timberwolves 1Q Team Points | 26.5 | Over | Minny ranks 5th in 1Q ORtg (118.4) at home, pace unaffected early. (Odds Shark) |
🚀 Wegs SGP Special — “Timber Howl & Board Control” (+105)
Lock-in this streamlined same-game parlay the Crew will sweat together:
Timberwolves ML ✚ Anthony Edwards 25+ PTS ✚ Rudy Gobert 9+ REB @ +105
Why we love it:
Minnesota ML anchors the ticket—Wolves have held serve in 28 of their last 34 home games when favored by 5+.
Ant-Man 25+ points has hit in 7 of his past 10, and Edwards’ usage pops north of 32 % in Curry-less lineups.
Gobert 9+ boards is practically Gobert’s floor (averaging 11.8 REB this postseason), and Golden State allows the league’s sixth-highest offensive-rebound rate to opposing centers.
Wegs’ angle: short-odds juice, big-edge glue. Perfect add-on for casual stakes or to ladder atop your heavier positions. As always—stake smart, bet bold, stay #WildcardWild.
Let's Get Wild - Same‑Game Parlay (High‑Risk Flier)
Timberwolves ML + Edwards 30+ pts + Gobert 12+ reb = ≈ +475. (Bet small.)
🏀 Betting Plan (1–5 Unit Scale)
1.5 u – Warriors +10.5 (numbers inflated on Curry narrative).
0.75 u – Under 201.5 if line climbs ≥ 202 (hedges pace drag).
0.5 u ea. – Edwards O 27.5 pts, Hield O 15.5 pts, Green O 17.5 P+R.
0.25 u – Gobert Double‑Double +165 (variance, but price solid).
📌 Responsible Bankroll Note
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🔑 Takeaways
Minnesota’s baseline edges are real, yet market inflation on Steph’s absence opens a middle window: Wolves win, Warriors sneak inside the number. Expect Edwards to attack relentlessly, Hield to keep the D honest, and pace to grind below season norms—but not enough to justify a sub‑200 total. As always, stake smart, breathe deep, and enjoy the chess match.
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