Oklahoma City Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves
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  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
Wolves to Put Up a Fight Against Thunder

No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, 32-8 Away) play No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 25-16 at Home) in game 3 of this Western Conference finals matchup at Target Center. The Thunder lead the series 2-0.

Our prediction is that the Wolves will be able to cover the spread against the Thunder, with +2.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -110 that is currently available.

118-103 Victory for Thunder in Pair’s Last Battle

Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves clashed at Paycom Center two nights ago, with the Thunder triumphing 118-103.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bagged 38 points for the Thunder, Jalen Williams registered 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Chet Holmgren scored 22 points. For the Wolves, Anthony Edwards finished with 32 points, while Jaden McDaniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker got 22 and 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Thunder are averaging 115.7 points, 44.4 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 10.9 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 46.0% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 105.0 points and 48.1 rebounds per matchup.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.5 points and 6.9 assists, while Chet Holmgren averages 8.9 rebounds and Alex Caruso 2.0 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 107.1 points, 40.6 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field and 75.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 105.4 points and 39.0 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.6 points, 5.9 assists and 3.3 (37.1%) 3-pointers made, while Rudy Gobert has an average of 9.1 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

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

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

With Wolves capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -110 is available that the +2.5 is covered in this NBA showdown.

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 Thunder vs Timberwolves stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Wolves +2.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Julius Randle Over 17.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Julius Randle (Wolves) has recorded an average of 23.6 points in the past 5 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 -118.

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Chet Holmgren Over 8.5 Rebounds -118 BetMGM logo

Chet Holmgren (Thunder) has racked up Over 8.5 rebounds in 3 straight games on the road. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of -118.

Latest Chet Holmgren Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves +2.5
Totals Under 218
Player Points Julius Randle Over 17.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Wolves +2.5, Under 218 and Julius Randle (Wolves) to score Over 17.5 points.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 105 - 107 Timberwolves logo Timberwolves

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Wolves to win 107-105. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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 Expecting Tight Affair

With a 61% chance of securing victory, Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -154. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +130 about Minnesota Timberwolves.

The current spread is 3 and the total points line is 217.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 217.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -112 that he gets Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
-112
Under 31.5
-120
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 28.5
-112
Under 28.5
-120
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 20.5
-122
Under 20.5
-109
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 18.5
-120
Under 18.5
-112
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
-100
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-152
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+108
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-112
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-114
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Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 8.5
-132
Under 8.5
-100
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-127
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-122
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 46 33.47 1474 284 32.0 6.2 1.8 4.4 0.8 1.3
Jalen Williams 25 29.38 416 139 16.6 5.6 0.9 4.7 0.4 1.3
Chet Holmgren 42 29.3 751 68 17.9 1.6 1.4 8.7 2.0 0.5

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 37 36.09 1113 141 30.1 3.8 3.5 5.4 0.8 1.3
Julius Randle 48 33.43 1075 256 22.4 5.3 1.5 6.9 0.2 1.1
Jaden McDaniels 46 32.06 673 131 14.6 2.8 1.4 4.4 1.0 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Nikola Topic
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Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

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

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

27 Jan NBA
Pelicans 95-104 Thunder
25 Jan NBA
Raptors 103-101 Thunder
23 Jan NBA
Pacers 117-114 Thunder
21 Jan NBA
Thunder 122-102 Bucks
19 Jan NBA
Thunder 136-104 Cavaliers
17 Jan NBA
Thunder 120-122 Heat
15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Spurs 98-119 Thunder
11 Jan NBA
Heat 112-124 Thunder
09 Jan NBA
Thunder 117-116 Grizzlies

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

28 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 118-105 Mavericks
26 Jan NBA
Warriors 83-108 Timberwolves
25 Jan NBA
Warriors 111-85 Timberwolves
22 Jan NBA
Bulls 120-115 Timberwolves
20 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 122-127 Jazz
17 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 123-126 Spurs
16 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 139-106 Bucks
11 Jan NBA
Spurs 103-104 Timberwolves
10 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 134-146 Cavaliers

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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