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

The Thunder should secure a comfortable victory and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -7.5 to cover the line against the Timberwolves at 1.91.

Wolves Overtime Victory in Last H2H

Minnesota Timberwolves made it four consecutive wins after a 121-110 home success over Golden State Warriors at Target Center. Julius Randle scored 29 points, with Anthony Edwards getting 22 and Rudy Gobert 17.

Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed three consecutive home wins at Paycom Center. Last time out, Denver Nuggets were beaten 125-93. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points, Jalen Williams scored 24, while Chet Holmgren racked up 13 points and 11 rebounds.

The Wolves beat the Thunder in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 131-128 (OT) scoreline at Paycom Center. We’ve seen six Wolves wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Celtics Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.2 points, 40.1 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 101.1 points and 38.1 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.3 points, 5.9 assists and 3.5 (39.3%) 3-pointers made, while Rudy Gobert averages 9.1 rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.7 points, 45.4 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 10.5 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 76.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.6 points and 48.1 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.4 points and 6.5 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 9.7 rebounds and Alex Caruso 2.0 (41.7%) 3-pointers made.

Expert NBA Analysis

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Key Timberwolves vs Thunder stats:

  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 7 of their last 10 games at home.

Timberwolves vs Thunder Prediction

We are confident that the favorites will cover the spread in this NBA contest. -7.5 seems a generous line and you can get 1.91 that OKC Thunder will win by a bigger margin.

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Thunder -7.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Isaiah Hartenstein Over 9.5 Points 1.83 bet365 logo

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder) has scored Over 9.5 points in 4 straight home games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of 1.83 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Jalen Williams Over 4.5 Assists 1.68 bet365 logo

Jalen Williams (Thunder) has racked up Over 4.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of 1.68.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Bet Builder Tips

Spread Thunder -7.5
Totals Over 215.5
Player Points Isaiah Hartenstein Over 9.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 105 - 116 Thunder logo Thunder

The Thunder might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 116-105 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

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.

Books Have Thunder as Favorites

Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as having a 75% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at 1.33. At 3.45, Minnesota Timberwolves are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

7.5 is the spread and 218 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 218, then the odds are 1.91.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get 1.88 that he scores Over 31.5 points or 1.85 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
1.88
Under 31.5
1.85
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 25.5
1.85
Under 25.5
1.88
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 20.5
1.88
Under 20.5
1.85
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 20.5
1.95
Under 20.5
1.79
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Player Assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
1.66
Under 6.5
2.14
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
1.67
Under 4.5
2.14
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
1.66
Under 4.5
2.14
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
1.64
Under 4.5
2.17
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Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 9.5
1.78
Under 9.5
1.96
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
1.76
Under 8.5
2.00
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
1.79
Under 8.5
1.95
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
2.10
Under 7.5
1.68
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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 10 37.83 243 59 24.3 5.9 3.5 7.3 0.8 1.4
Julius Randle 10 36.43 231 54 23.1 5.4 1.9 5.9 0.2 0.8
Jaden McDaniels 10 34.01 148 13 14.8 1.3 1.0 5.9 0.8 1.4

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 11 36.64 319 70 29.0 6.4 1.5 5.9 0.7 1.5
Jalen Williams 11 34.99 216 63 19.6 5.7 1.4 5.4 0.7 1.5
Chet Holmgren 11 30.15 173 10 15.7 0.9 1.5 9.7 2.2 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

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Name
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Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

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Info
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Injured

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

15 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 110-121 Timberwolves
13 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 117-110 Warriors
11 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 102-97 Warriors
09 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 93-117 Timberwolves
07 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 99-88 Timberwolves
01 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 103-96 Lakers
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 113-116 Timberwolves
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 104-116 Timberwolves
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 85-94 Lakers
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 117-95 Lakers

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

19 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 93-125 Thunder
16 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 107-119 Nuggets
14 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-112 Thunder
12 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 92-87 Nuggets
10 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 104-113 Nuggets
08 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 106-149 Thunder
06 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 121-119 Thunder
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 117-115 Grizzlies
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 114-108 Grizzlies
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 99-118 Thunder

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
  • 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