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NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Wolves

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

Thunder Look the Best Bet

We’re confident of backing the Thunder to cover the -8.5 spread when they play the Wolves. This is a generous line and the favorites look a great bet at -110.

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7 Thunder Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Oklahoma City Thunder have claimed eight straight road wins. Their latest game was a 122-101 home triumph at Paycom Center against LA Clippers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 32 points, while Chet Holmgren added 22 and Jalen Williams chipped in 20.

Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten 116-110 at Target Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Memphis Grizzlies. Julius Randle racked up 21 points, Donte DiVincenzo 19 points and 11 rebounds, with Naz Reid bagging 16 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Thunder claim a 113-105 win over the Wolves at Paycom Center. The Thunder have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Wolves. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 123.7 points, 43.4 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 10.0 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 51.6% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 105.9 points and 44.2 rebounds per contest.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.0 points, 5.5 assists and 1.9 (50.0%) 3-pointers made, while Chet Holmgren averages 8.2 rebounds.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.1 points, 43.2 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.1 points and 41.0 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 21.2 points, Rudy Gobert 11.0 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.7 assists, while Naz Reid has an average of 3.2 (41.0%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

Bank on Thunder to cover the -8.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 for this NBA showdown.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key Thunder vs Timberwolves stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Thunder -8.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donte DiVincenzo Over 3.5 Rebounds -154 BetMGM logo

Donte DiVincenzo (Wolves) has racked up Over 3.5 rebounds in 8 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -154 available.

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Chet Holmgren Over 16.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Chet Holmgren (Thunder) has racked up Over 16.5 points in 4 straight games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -108 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Chet Holmgren Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -8.5
Totals Over 227.5
Player Rebounds Donte DiVincenzo Over 3.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Thunder -8.5 on the spread, combined with Over 227.5 and Donte DiVincenzo (Wolves) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 124 - 111 Timberwolves logo Timberwolves

The Thunder can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 124-111 for a big potential return.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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.

Books Taking No Chances With Thunder

Sportsbooks’ favorites Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -370 about them triumphing means a 79% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Minnesota Timberwolves are trading at +295.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 227.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 227.5, the odds are -112.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Odds of -109 can be found for him scoring Over 31.5 points and there is -119 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
-109
Under 31.5
-119
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 24.5
-123
Under 24.5
-105
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 19.5
-108
Under 19.5
-120
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 19.5
+107
Under 19.5
-139
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-118
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-149
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+108
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 9.5
-141
Under 9.5
+108
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-108
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-104
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-139
Under 6.5
+107
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Wolves Have Collected Seven Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Wolves are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, posting 116.10 points per contest while yielding 109.80.

The Thunder have chalked up eight consecutive victories on their travels. They own a 9-1 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 124.80 points per contest and giving up 107.40.

In their last matchup at Target Center, the Thunder came out on top 128-126 against the Wolves. Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Target Center, the Wolves have claimed six wins compared to the Thunder who have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O227.5 U227.5
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Home Stats 7-3 225.90 116.10 109.80 5 5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 9-1 232.20 124.80 107.40 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
  • U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 25 32.48 808 162 32.3 6.5 2.3 4.9 0.8 1.4
Chet Holmgren 22 28.43 406 36 18.5 1.6 1.6 8.3 1.5 0.6
Jalen Williams 9 28.06 153 50 17.0 5.6 1.3 4.7 0.7 1.6

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 19 35.99 568 76 29.9 4.0 3.5 5.1 0.8 1.3
Julius Randle 27 33.9 621 154 23.0 5.7 1.7 7.2 0.1 1.1
Jaden McDaniels 26 32.95 408 71 15.7 2.7 1.5 4.8 1.0 1.2

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 Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

18 Dec NBA
Clippers 101-122 Thunder
13 Dec NBA
Spurs 111-109 Thunder
10 Dec NBA
Suns 89-138 Thunder
07 Dec NBA
Thunder 131-101 Jazz
05 Dec NBA
Mavericks 111-132 Thunder
02 Dec NBA
Thunder 124-112 Warriors
30 Nov NBA
Thunder 123-115 Trail Blazers
28 Nov NBA
Suns 119-123 Thunder
26 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 105-113 Thunder
23 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 95-122 Thunder

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

17 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 116-110 Timberwolves
14 Dec NBA
Kings 103-117 Timberwolves
12 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 127-120 Warriors
08 Dec NBA
Suns 108-105 Timberwolves
06 Dec NBA
Clippers 106-109 Timberwolves
04 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 125-116 Pelicans
02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans
30 Nov NBA
Spurs 112-125 Timberwolves
29 Nov NBA
Celtics 115-119 Timberwolves
26 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 105-113 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • 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