The Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder will matchup on Tuesday, Nov 28. Tip-off for the game is 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSN. Minnesota is favored by 3 points in this game, and the total is 228. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Timberwolves vs. Thunder predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -3
- Total 228
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 28
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSN
Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 130 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Thunder have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 3-6-1. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Minnesota has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Are the Thunder Ready for a Road Win?
The Thunder head into today’s action with an overall record of 11-5 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. Across their 16 games, the Thunder have recorded a 5-4 record when facing teams from the Western Conference and a 6-1 record in non-conference games.
Oklahoma City’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 123 points vs. the 76ers. Overall, they hit 43.9% of their shots from the field and went 21/26 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Thunder have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, ranking 2nd in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 1st in terms of percentage and 13th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder’s defense is giving up an average of 111.2 points per contest.
The Thunder defense is coming off a game in which they held the 76ers offense to just 43.9% shooting. Overall, they gave up 127 points to Philadelphia.
Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win at Home?
Looking at the Timberwolves’ previous ten games, they are 8-2 and face the Thunder with an overall mark of 12-4. Throughout their 16 games, the Timberwolves have posted a 8-2 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 4-2 in non-conference matchups.
The Timberwolves recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 119 points against the Grizzlies. This output exceeded their season average of 113.4 points per game. The top scorer for the Timberwolves was Anthony Edwards with 24 points, while Mike Conley also chipped in with 18 points.
At present, the Timberwolves’ defense is ranked 3rd, allowing 106.4 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Timberwolves are causing 14.2 turnovers per game, ranking 20th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 3rd in rejections, averaging 6.3 blocked shots each game.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Edwards and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -117. In his matchup vs. the Timberwolves, we are recommending to take the under on Anthony Edwards and his prop of 26.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 24.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 26.5 Points (-117)
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Timberwolves vs. Timberwolves matchup, we’re leaning towards the Thunder at +3. Although our projections show the Timberwolves winning 116-115, we suggest placing your bet on the Thunder for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 228, and our model predicts the Thunder and Timberwolves to score a combined 231 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Thunder +3 | at Fanduel Sportsbook