The Thunder are all set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Jan 29. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSO. Oklahoma City enters this contest as 2.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 224.5. Can the Timberwolves come out on top as the favorite? Our Thunder vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions can be found below.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Thunder -2.5
- Total 224.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 29
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: BSO
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across the Timberwolves last five road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Minnesota was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Oklahoma City has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 117 points per game while allowing 105. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- The Thunder have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Taking a Look at the Timberwolves Chances on the Road
Coming into today’s game against the Thunder, the Timberwolves have an overall record of 32-14 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, they are currently 2nd and 2nd in the Northwest division.
In their most recent game against the Spurs, the Timberwolves put up 112 points. On the whole, they shot 57% from the field and hit 14 threes. When you look at the season as a whole, three-pointers haven’t been a big part of Minnesota’s offense as they only average 31.5 attempts per game. Overall, their field goal percentage is 48% and they average 97.5 possessions per game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves head into tonight’s game against the Thunder as the top-ranked defense in the league, allowing just 107.6 points per game. They are also the top-ranked defense at home, giving up just 103.7 points per game. In their last five games, they have been the 8th ranked defense, giving up 108.8 points per game.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 71.7% of games against the Timberwolves. They have also held opponents to just 11.6 made threes per game, which is the 5th fewest in the league.
Overall, Minnesota is 3rd in field goal percentage allowed at 45.1%, and they are the best in the league at defending the two-point shot at 50.8%.
Will the Thunder Come Through as Home Favorites?
Currently, the Thunder have an overall record of 32-14 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, they hold the top spot and are also 1st in the Northwest Division.
In their most recent game, the Thunder scored 104 points vs. the Pistons. They shot 47.8% from the field and 8/28 from three-point range. Overall, the Thunder are 2nd in the NBA with a 50% field goal percentage. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 3rd in percentage and 14th in made three-pointers.
When it comes to defense, the Thunder have been one of the best in the league this season. They are currently ranked 13th in the NBA, allowing 113.0 points per game. At home, they have been slightly worse, giving up 113.4 points per contest.
Over their last five games, Oklahoma City has been even better, ranking 3rd in points allowed at 104.6 per game. During that stretch, they have been solid against both two-point and three-point shooting, ranking 4th and 14th, respectively.
One area where opponents have had success against the Thunder is from the free-throw line. Over their last five games, they have given up 16.4 made free-throws per contest, which is 10th in the league during that time frame.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his points prop of 31.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. Based on our projections, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to go 11/20 from the field, resulting in 32 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -111.
- The Prop: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 Points (-111)
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Predictions
In this Timberwolves vs. Thunder matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Timberwolves at +2.5. While we project the Thunder to win 118-117, our recommendation is to bet on the Timberwolves for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 224.5, and our model predicts the Timberwolves and Thunder to score a combined 235 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Timberwolves +2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook