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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Thunder

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Oklahoma City Thunder in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Thunder ATS Look the Value Bet

The Thunder can cover the -9.5 betting line when they clash with the Wolves. We’re confident of a strong showing and a wager against the spread could be the best play at odds of -108.

123-111 Win for Wolves in Pair’s Previous Matchup

Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Golden State Warriors were beaten 127-117 at Chase Center. Anthony Edwards led the way with 42 points, while Rudy Gobert added 18 and Jaden McDaniels chipped in 15.

Oklahoma City Thunder were winners for the seventh straight time in their last game. Landing a 104-102 home victory against Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. Offensively, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way, scoring 35, while Ajay Mitchell added 15 and Chet Holmgren 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves are bidding for a third successive victory against the Thunder. They previously won 112-107 and 123-111 at Target Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Thunder have won six.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 52 15 0.776 118.6 107.8 10.8 28-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 7W
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 41 26 0.612 118.7 115.1 3.6 22-12 19-14 8-5 25-19 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 112.8 points, 40.8 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 49.6% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.8 points and 41.2 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 30.3 points, 3.9 assists and 3.8 (40.9%) 3-pointers made, while Rudy Gobert averages 10.5 rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.6 points, 43.9 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.5 points and 47.8 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 18.9 points and 5.1 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 8.2 rebounds and Jaylin Williams 2.8 (50.9%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

Thunder should secure a comfortable victory and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward in this NBA contest. Back this selection off -9.5 to cover the line at -108.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Timberwolves vs Thunder stats:

  • The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 3 of their last 5 games.

Thunder -9.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Julius Randle Under 17.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Julius Randle (Wolves) has totaled an average of 10.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. We are therefore keen to back the -114 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 Assists -145 BetMGM logo

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has finished with Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight road games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -145 on offer that this happens.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -9.5
Totals Over 225.5
Player Points Julius Randle Under 17.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Thunder to cover the -9.5 spread, Over 225.5 on the total and Julius Randle (Wolves) to score Under 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 110 - 123 Thunder logo Thunder

Rather than betting on the Thunder to win, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 123-110 victory in their favor.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Thunder as Heavy Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 79% probability of winning this NBA game, Oklahoma City Thunder might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -370 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Minnesota Timberwolves are trading at +300.

There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 225.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 225.5 at -108.

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -108 that he gets Over 33.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 33.5
-108
Under 33.5
-120
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 27.5
-114
Under 27.5
-112
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 17.5
-114
Under 17.5
-114
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+111
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
+113
Under 4.5
-149
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 3.5
-145
Under 3.5
+110
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Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)
Over 3.5
-125
Under 3.5
-106
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
-114
Under 11.5
-116
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-119
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-145
Under 7.5
+110
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-116
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Thunder Locked In at Home

The Thunder have rattled off six straight wins at Paycom Center. They have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 112.10 points on offense and surrendering 105.40 on defense.

The Wolves have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 120.10 points per contest while yielding 118.90.

The Thunder beat the Wolves 113-105 when the teams last met at Paycom Center. Across the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Paycom Center, the Thunder have come out on top six times, with the Wolves having four wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O225.5 U225.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 8-2 217.50 112.10 105.40 3 7
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 7-3 239.00 120.10 118.90 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
  • U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
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
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 56 36.08 1686 211 30.1 3.8 3.5 5.2 0.8 1.4
Julius Randle 67 33.03 1402 342 20.9 5.1 1.4 6.9 0.3 1.1
Jaden McDaniels 65 31.89 955 181 14.7 2.8 1.4 4.3 1.0 1.1

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 55 33.6 1747 365 31.8 6.6 1.7 4.5 0.8 1.4
Chet Holmgren 57 29.33 982 98 17.2 1.7 1.3 9.0 1.9 0.5
Jalen Williams 27 28.83 467 145 17.3 5.4 0.9 4.6 0.4 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

13 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 127-117 Warriors
11 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 128-153 Clippers
10 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 106-120 Lakers
07 Mar NBA
Magic 119-92 Timberwolves
05 Mar NBA
Raptors 107-115 Timberwolves
03 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 110-117 Timberwolves
01 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 117-108 Nuggets
26 Feb NBA
Timberwolves 94-88 Clippers
24 Feb NBA
Timberwolves 124-121 Trail Blazers
22 Feb NBA
76ers 135-108 Timberwolves

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

12 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-104 Thunder
09 Mar NBA
Nuggets 126-129 Thunder
07 Mar NBA
Warriors 97-104 Thunder
04 Mar NBA
Thunder 103-100 Knicks
03 Mar NBA
Thunder 116-108 Bulls
01 Mar NBA
Thunder 100-87 Mavericks
27 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-127 Thunder
25 Feb NBA
Thunder 116-124 Pistons
24 Feb NBA
Thunder 116-107 Raptors
22 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 113-121 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 43 25 0.632 117 110.7 6.3 23-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 6-4 2W
Raptors 37 29 0.561 113.5 111.9 1.6 18-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 1W
76ers 36 31 0.537 115.7 116.2 -0.5 19-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 1W
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 48 18 0.727 117.4 109.6 7.8 26-8 22-10 10-4 32-10 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 41 26 0.612 119.1 114.6 4.5 22-12 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1W
Bucks 27 39 0.409 110.8 116 -5.2 15-18 12-21 8-5 19-26 2-8 4L
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Pacers 15 52 0.224 111 119.7 -8.7 10-24 5-28 3-9 11-31 0-10 12L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 52 15 0.776 118.6 107.8 10.8 28-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 7W
Nuggets 41 26 0.612 120.6 116.5 4.1 18-13 23-13 6-5 25-14 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 41 26 0.612 118.7 115.1 3.6 22-12 19-14 8-5 25-19 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 32 35 0.478 115.3 117.7 -2.4 18-16 14-19 6-7 24-19 5-5 1W
Jazz 20 47 0.299 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-25 1-11 11-31 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 41 25 0.621 116.3 115.1 1.2 22-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 7-3 4W
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 34 32 0.515 113.5 112.5 1 19-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 7-3 4W
Warriors 32 34 0.485 115.2 114.4 0.8 19-15 13-19 6-6 22-22 3-7 4L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 22 45 0.328 112.9 118 -5.1 14-20 8-25 4-10 12-29 1-9 1L
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 48 18 0.727 117.4 109.6 7.8 26-8 22-10 10-4 32-10 6-4 3W
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 43 25 0.632 117 110.7 6.3 23-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 41 26 0.612 119.1 114.6 4.5 22-12 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1W
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Raptors 37 29 0.561 113.5 111.9 1.6 18-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 1W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
76ers 36 31 0.537 115.7 116.2 -0.5 19-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Bucks 27 39 0.409 110.8 116 -5.2 15-18 12-21 8-5 19-26 2-8 4L
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 52 0.224 111 119.7 -8.7 10-24 5-28 3-9 11-31 0-10 12L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 52 15 0.776 118.6 107.8 10.8 28-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 7W
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Lakers 41 25 0.621 116.3 115.1 1.2 22-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 7-3 4W
Nuggets 41 26 0.612 120.6 116.5 4.1 18-13 23-13 6-5 25-14 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 41 26 0.612 118.7 115.1 3.6 22-12 19-14 8-5 25-19 6-4 1W
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 34 32 0.515 113.5 112.5 1 19-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 7-3 4W
Warriors 32 34 0.485 115.2 114.4 0.8 19-15 13-19 6-6 22-22 3-7 4L
Trail Blazers 32 35 0.478 115.3 117.7 -2.4 18-16 14-19 6-7 24-19 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 22 45 0.328 112.9 118 -5.1 14-20 8-25 4-10 12-29 1-9 1L
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Jazz 20 47 0.299 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-25 1-11 11-31 2-8 2L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 52 15 0.776 118.6 107.8 10.8 28-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 7W
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Pistons 48 18 0.727 117.4 109.6 7.8 26-8 22-10 10-4 32-10 6-4 3W
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 43 25 0.632 117 110.7 6.3 23-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 6-4 2W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Lakers 41 25 0.621 116.3 115.1 1.2 22-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 41 26 0.612 119.1 114.6 4.5 22-12 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1W
Nuggets 41 26 0.612 120.6 116.5 4.1 18-13 23-13 6-5 25-14 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 41 26 0.612 118.7 115.1 3.6 22-12 19-14 8-5 25-19 6-4 1W
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Raptors 37 29 0.561 113.5 111.9 1.6 18-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 1W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
76ers 36 31 0.537 115.7 116.2 -0.5 19-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 34 32 0.515 113.5 112.5 1 19-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 7-3 4W
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Warriors 32 34 0.485 115.2 114.4 0.8 19-15 13-19 6-6 22-22 3-7 4L
Trail Blazers 32 35 0.478 115.3 117.7 -2.4 18-16 14-19 6-7 24-19 5-5 1W
Bucks 27 39 0.409 110.8 116 -5.2 15-18 12-21 8-5 19-26 2-8 4L
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 22 45 0.328 112.9 118 -5.1 14-20 8-25 4-10 12-29 1-9 1L
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Jazz 20 47 0.299 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-25 1-11 11-31 2-8 2L
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
Pacers 15 52 0.224 111 119.7 -8.7 10-24 5-28 3-9 11-31 0-10 12L
  • 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