Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

Check out our Timberwolves vs. Thunder prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Oklahoma City.

  • The Timberwolves make their way to Oklahoma City at 17-14.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (11th).
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 112-110 win vs. the Thunder.
  • The Thunder possess a 26-5 record so far.
  • Oklahoma City has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (19th).
  • The Thunder are coming off a 130-106 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Thunder Prediction

The Timberwolves (+242) are in Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder (-294) in a Western Northwest Division matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET at Paycom Center.

Minnesota (17-14) has won three straight games and is currently 8th in the West. Oklahoma City (26-5) is on an 11-game winning streak and sits atop the Western Conference standings.

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
  • Date: Tuesday, December 31st
  • Betting Odds OKC -7.5, MIN +242 | OKC -294 O/U 216

Timberwolves Preview: Are the Timberwolves Ready for a Win at Oklahoma City?

With a 112-110 win over the Spurs on Sunday, the Timberwolves improved to 17-14 this season. Minnesota, playing at home, was favored by six points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 222 points went over the 216.5-point line.

San Antonio went on a 10-0 run early, but Minnesota responded with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring the Spurs 32-12. The game was tied at 82 heading into the 4th, where the Timberwolves edged out the Spurs 30-28 to secure the win.

In their 112-110 win over the Spurs, the Timberwolves shot just 43% from the field and made only 11 three-pointers, hitting at a 25% clip. Donte DiVincenzo led the way, knocking down 5 threes at 50% efficiency, finishing with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.

DiVincenzo scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Rudy Gobert contributed 17 points and 15 rebounds, while Julius Randle added 16 points, including 6 in the final period.

Despite giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 3rd, the Timberwolves held the Spurs to just 12 points in the 2nd, helping them secure a 112-110 win. Minnesota allowed San Antonio to shoot 43% from the field.

The Timberwolves did well defending the three, holding the Spurs to 11 made threes on 28% shooting. They also grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards, while recording 4 steals and 5 blocks.

Thunder Preview: Are Oklahoma City Ready for a Home Win?

The Timberwolves improved to 17-14 on the season with a 112-110 win over the Spurs on Sunday. Despite being favored by six points, Minnesota didn’t cover the spread, winning by just two. The total score of 222 points exceeded the over/under line of 216.5.

After a 10-0 run by the Spurs early in the game, the Timberwolves responded by holding San Antonio to just 12 points in the 2nd quarter while scoring 32. The game was tied at 82 heading into the 4th quarter, where Minnesota edged out the Spurs 30-28 to secure the win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 130-point performance in their win over the Grizzlies, scoring 35 points with 12 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. He shot 73.7% from the field and added 7 assists and 6 rebounds.

Ajay Mitchell contributed 17 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%, while Aaron Wiggins added 9 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter. The Thunder made 14 threes as a team, shooting 31.8% from deep and 50.5% overall.

Despite a rough 1st and 4th quarter, the Thunder's defense held the Grizzlies to just 106 points on Sunday. Their best stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 19 points. Overall, Oklahoma City limited Memphis to 38% shooting from the field.

The Thunder also did a great job defending the three, holding the Grizzlies to 27% from beyond the arc with 14 made threes. Oklahoma City added 10 steals and 9 blocks in the game.

Timberwolves vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Minnesota has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 107 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Across their last five home contests, Oklahoma City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 110 points per game.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
  • The Thunder have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Timberwolves vs Thunder Prediction

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