The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Sunday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Thunder vs. Timberwolves pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Clippers, beat the Warriors, and play the Suns next. The Timberwolves have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.7 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Celtics and Nuggets and then play the Magic next. The Thunder have won 12 of their last 14 games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 118.6 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.8 points and 6.6 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 17.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer, and Ajay Mitchell is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 12 home games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games at Paycom Center.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Timberwolves and Thunder.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven day games.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Thunder’s last 10 games.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Thunder’s last eight day games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four road games against the Thunder following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Cason Wallace ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the only player in the league to have recorded 15+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (71.1%) this season.
- Julius Randle is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 12+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+10.8).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (43.5%).
- The Timberwolves have used only seven different starting fives this season—the fewest in the league.
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).
Thunder vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber, Branden Carlson, and Jalen Williams. Isaiah Hartenstein is questionable.
Anthony Edwards is questionable for the Timberwolves.
Thunder vs Timberwolves Prediction
I’m not excited to lay a big number with the Thunder, who have covered just 3 of their last 10 games and are 31-35-1 ATS on the season. As I’ve said many times before, these aren’t your cash cow Thudner from past seasons.
However, this line tells us Edwards probably isn’t going to play and the Timberwolves have cover issues of their own. At 28-39 ATS on the season, the Timberwolves play with their food too often and don’t make us money. Yes, the underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 games between the Timberwolves and OKC, but if Edwards isn’t playing, I have to lean toward the Thunder. Check the injury report before betting. This pick depends entirely on the status of Edwards playing.