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Thunder vs. Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves the Play-In game for the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). The Thunder eliminated the New Orleans Pelicans from playoff contention when they beat them in their first Play-In game 123-118. Oklahoma City will look to carry their momentum into this game and make the playoffs. Meanwhile, after a tough loss on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime 108-102 the Timberwolves have once last chance against the Thunder to make the playoffs.
Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball
With a 42-40 record on the season and a 29-23 record in conference play, the Timberwolves finished in eighth place of the Western Conference. Minnesota finished the season in dominant fashion with a 7-3 record in their last ten games. Unfortunately, they lost in their first Play-In game against the red-hot Lakers in overtime. It will be a huge disappointment for Minnesota to go 0-2 in the Play-In games and miss the playoffs. Minnesota has been good this year at home with a 22-19 record lets see if they can pick up a win at home and get into the playoffs.
The Timberwolves have had a bunch of players step up for them this season. Minnesota has been led by Anthony Edwards this season. Edwards is averaging 24.6 points and 4.4 assists a game this season. Big man Rudy Gobert has also been great for the Timberwolves averaging 13.4 points and 11.6 rebounds a game this season. Kyle Anderson has been finding his teammates all season as he leads Minnesota in assists, averaging 4.9 a game this season.
In their loss against the Lakers on the road, Karl-Anthony Towns tried his best finishing with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Conley did his thing with 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Edwards struggled though going 3-17 from the floor including 0-9 from the three-point line. Minnesota could not stop the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis as they combined for 54 points. In the loss, the Timberwolves shot 43.4% from the floor and 39.0% from the three-point line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball
With a 40-42record on the season and a 25-27 record in conference play, the Thunder finished the season in ninth place of the Western Conference. Oklahoma City finished the season with a rough 4-6 record in their last ten games. Though they were able to win their first Play-In game against the Pelicans. Now, they just have one more game to get into the playoffs. This is win or go home for both teams int his one.
The Thunder have a bunch of talent on their team that have been balling out this year. Oklahoma City has been led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season. Shai is averaging 31.4 points and 5.5 assists a game this season. Also, Josh Giddey has been excellent as he is averaging 16.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists. Jalen Williams has stepped up this year for the Thunder averaging 14.1 points a game this season.
In their win against the Pelicans on the road, Shai and Giddey both had monster games combining for 63 points. Giddey finished with 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists. Shai finished with 32 points. Luguentz Dort had 27 points in the game. In the win, the Thunder shot 45.7% from the floor and 29.7% from the three-point line.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5 (-110).
- Over/Under: 228.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder (+180), Minnesota Timberwolves (-220)
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
– Oklahoma City is 22-17-3 ATS on the road this season.
– Minnesota is 19-22 ATS at home this season.
– Oklahoma City is 29-21-3 ATS in conference games this season.
– Minnesota is 30-23 ATS in conference games this season.
– The Thunder are 22-16-2 ATS following a win this season.
– The Timberwolves are 21-21 ATS following a win this season.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction
I love this prop so much. Towns has been great recently and is playing great basketball. I think he eats the Thunder alive in this one. Oklahoma City doesn’t really have a big man that can stop Towns. I think he has a monster game in the paint. Towns easily puts up 24+ points in this game. Go book Towns over 23.5 points and lets cash this prop bet.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prop Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns over 23.5 points (-119).
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