Thunder vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 24

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  • Total (Over/Under): Total points
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The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN, MN.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Thunder vs Timberwolves Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 59-33 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 46-46 against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder O
Minnesota Timberwolves U

Timberwolves vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Thunder will win Saturday‘s game with 65.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Thunder and Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Thunder Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 60.5% confidence.


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 59 of their last 96 games (+22.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 67 of their last 81 games (+22.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 48 of their last 77 games (+14.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 35 games (+13.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 45 away games (+13.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 65 games (+25.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 65 games (+19.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 32 games at home (+14.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+13.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 26 games (+12.80 Units / 43% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 59-33 (+22.7 Units / 21.5% ROI).

  • 78-18 against the Moneyline (+20.2 Units / 3.88% ROI)
  • 52-43 against the Over for game total points (+4.7 Units / 4.45% ROI)
  • 43-52 against the Under for game total points (-14.2 Units / -13.45% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 46-46 (-4.65 Units / -4.49% ROI).

  • 57-37 against the Moneyline (-15.2 Units / -4.47% ROI)
  • 50-44 against the Over for game total points (+1.6 Units / 1.55% ROI)
  • 44-50 against the Under for game total points (-11 Units / -10.64% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 65 games (-22.00 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 49 of their last 97 games (-21.70 Units / -9% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 98 games (-20.57 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 48 games at home (-20.50 Units / -9% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 47 games at home (-20.32 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 77 games (-25.45 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 92 games (-20.55 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 77 games (-20.20 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 96 games (-20.08 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 68 games (-19.10 Units / -26% ROI)

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Thunder are 64-9 (.877) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .596

The Thunder are 19-5 (.792) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .436

The Thunder are 59-12 (.831) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .505

The Thunder are 81-11 (.880) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .577

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Timberwolves were 24-2 (.923) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Timberwolves were 13-4 (.765) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

The Timberwolves are 34-6 (.850) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .703

The Timberwolves were 1-10 (.091) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder had an eFG% of 58% in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Thunder had a TS% of 55% in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Thunder are shooting 82% from the free throw line (2,820/3,431) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves are shooting 38% from three (1,107/2,886) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Timberwolves have averaged 1.30 points per shot (9,372 points/7,182 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 55% this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves averaged 1.33 points per shot (9,264 points/6,973 shots) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 9.4 steals per game (1,541 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Thunder averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Thunder have allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,514/3,496) on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Thunder have averaged 9.5 steals per game (792 steals/83 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves allowed an eFG% of 50% at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves allowed a TS% of 48% at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Timberwolves averaged 6.0 blocks per game (496 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Timberwolves allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,222 points/3,480 shots) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.31


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