Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Back Thunder to Overpower Wolves

No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 24-17 Away) face No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, 35-6 at Home) in game 5 of this Western Conference finals matchup at Paycom Center. The Thunder lead the series 3-1.

The Thunder really stand out on the spread. Back them at -8.5 to beat the Wolves with the confidence that they cover the line at -106.

Thunder 128-126 to the Good in Previous H2H

Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder went head-to-head on Monday night, with the Thunder registering a 128-126 victory at Target Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and had 10 assists for the Thunder, while Jalen Williams bagged 34 points and Chet Holmgren 21. Nickeil Alexander-Walker racked up 23 points for the Wolves, with Jaden McDaniels recording 22 and Donte DiVincenzo 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Thunder winning six times.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 110.8 points, 41.0 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 47.0% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 106.6 points and 37.8 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 22.0 points, 5.7 assists and 2.9 (34.5%) 3-pointers made, while Rudy Gobert averages 9.4 rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.0 points, 43.5 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 10.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 108.3 points and 45.8 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.8 points and 7.1 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 9.3 rebounds and Jalen Williams 1.8 (35.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

There’s a generous line of -8.5 when it comes to Thunder for this NBA showdown. The -106 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our pick is that the favorites will make it happen.

Our NBA picks are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Timberwolves vs Thunder stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Thunder -8.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Edwards Under 27.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has scored an average of 22 points in the past 10 games. We are therefore keen to back the -125 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Anthony Edwards Player Prop Odds

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Alex Caruso Over 8.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Alex Caruso (Thunder) has racked up Over 8.5 points in 4 straight home games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -109.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -8.5
Totals Under 221
Player Points Anthony Edwards Under 27.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Thunder -8.5 on the spread, combined with Under 221 and Anthony Edwards (Wolves) to score Under 27.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 102 - 113 Thunder logo Thunder

The Thunder are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 113-102 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Thunder Big Favorites With the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Oklahoma City Thunder as -345 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 78% likely to win. Minnesota Timberwolves are the underdogs at +280 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 221. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s the chance to back Under 221 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -112 that he gets Over 33.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 33.5
-112
Under 33.5
-120
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 27.5
-108
Under 27.5
-125
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 21.5
-125
Under 21.5
-108
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 16.5
-104
Under 16.5
-128
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 7.5
+104
Under 7.5
-137
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-149
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+110
Under 5.5
-143
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
+110
Under 4.5
-147
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 8.5
+104
Under 8.5
-137
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-130
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+106
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-125
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 12 34.71 356 46 29.7 3.8 3.4 4.8 0.8 1.8
Julius Randle 17 33.48 412 97 24.2 5.7 1.8 7.5 0.2 1.1
Rudy Gobert 17 32.36 182 29 10.7 1.7 - 10.2 1.7 0.5

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 18 33.05 580 119 32.2 6.6 2.2 4.9 0.8 1.5
Chet Holmgren 14 29.39 256 25 18.3 1.8 1.4 7.9 1.5 0.7
Luguentz Dort 12 28.94 98 14 8.2 1.2 1.7 4.1 0.3 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Nikola Topic
Injured

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
8 Jalen Williams
55 Isaiah Hartenstein
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup
3 Jaden McDaniels
5 Anthony Edwards
10 Mike Conley
27 Rudy Gobert
30 Julius Randle

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

24 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 112-117 Kings
21 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 113-114 Suns
19 Nov NBA
Wizards 109-120 Timberwolves
17 Nov NBA
Mavericks 96-120 Timberwolves
15 Nov NBA
Nuggets 123-112 Timberwolves
14 Nov NBA
Kings 110-124 Timberwolves
10 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 120-113 Jazz
09 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 144-117 Kings
07 Nov NBA
Jazz 97-137 Timberwolves
05 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 114-137 Knicks

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

23 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 95-122 Thunder
21 Nov NBA
Thunder 144-112 Jazz
19 Nov NBA
Kings 99-113 Thunder
17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans
15 Nov NBA
Thunder 109-96 Hornets
12 Nov NBA
Lakers 92-121 Thunder
11 Nov NBA
Warriors 102-126 Thunder
09 Nov NBA
Thunder 114-100 Grizzlies
07 Nov NBA
Thunder 132-101 Kings
05 Nov NBA
Thunder 119-121 Trail Blazers

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak