The Showdown Between the Best in the West | Thunder vs. Timberwolves | OSB
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder (28-13) at Minnesota Timberwolves (30-11)
By Sam Batz
When: Saturday, January 20th at 8:00 PM EST
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Watch On: Bally Sports/NBA League Pass
Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The NBA season continues this weekend with a must-watch matchup between the two best teams in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are leading the conference at 30-11, but the Thunder are right behind them at 28-13 with a chance to close the gap on Saturday. This is the third meeting of the season between OKC and Minnesota, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Minnesota won the first (106-103) and OKC won the second (129-106), and yes, somehow the TImberwolves managed to score 106 points in both games. The Thunder are coming off a big win over the red-hot Utah Jazz, which ended Utah’s 6-game win streak, while the Timberwolves are on a hot-streak themselves with 4-straight wins.
The Timberwolves get home court advantage, where they are 17-2 (win-rate: 89.5%), giving Minnesota a huge advantage. OKC is 12-8 on the road (win-rate: 60%) , which isn’t bad, but the Timberwolves have only lost once in their last 10 home games. As a result, Minnesota is a 2.5 point favorite over Oklahoma City. The Wolves are 26-5 (win-rate: 83.9%) as favorites, while the Thunder are 8-7 (win-rate: 53.3%) as underdogs. Clearly, one side has a leg up on the other.
Below you’ll find our Thunder vs. Timberwolves predictions, including: stats, scores, and betting advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips so that you walk away with a great payout for this Thunder vs. Timberwolves matchup.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City Thunder | +2.5 (-110) | Ov 230.5 (-110) | +118 |
Minnesota Timberwolves | -2.5 (-110) | Un 230.5 (-110) | -140 |
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds Breakdown
If you take the Thunder Moneyline (+118): You can bet $100 to profit $118, for a total payout of $218, if the Thunder win.
If you take the Thunder to Cover the +2.5 Point Spread (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Thunder win the game, or lose by fewer than 2.5 points.
If you take the Timberwolves Moneyline (-140): You can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if the Timberwolves win.
If you take the Timberwolves to Cover the -2.5 Point Spread (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Timberwolves win the game by at least 2.5 points.
If you take the Over on the 230.5 point total (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Thunder and Timberwolves combine for more than 230.5 total points.
If you take the Under on the 230.5 point total (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Thunder and Timberwolves combine for fewer than 230.5 total points.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
Oklahoma City Thunder
- 27-13-1 ATS this season
- 11-8-1 ATS on the road
- 24-16-1 O/U record this season
- 12-8 O/U record on the road
- 8-7 as UNDERDOGS this season
- 6-4 as UNDERDOGS on the road
Minnesota Timberwolves
- 21-17-3 ATS this season
- 11-7-1 ATS at home
- 21-19-1 O/U record this season
- 7-11-1 O/U record at home
- 26-5 as FAVORITES
- 15-2 as FAVORITES at home
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game Predictions
In the battle for the top-spot in the Western Conference, I’m going with the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’ll be a close game, but Minnesota is more well-rounded and will maintain their supremacy of the West. Plus, the Timberwolves have only lost twice at home, while the Thunder went 5-5 in their last 10 road games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31.0 points, 6.3 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game) is playing phenomenal basketball, inserting himself into the MVP conversation, but the Timberwolves don’t rely on just one player to win, they play team basketball. Anthony Edwards (26.1 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (21.6 points) are leading the charge for Minnesota, but everyone on Minnesota’s roster has contributed to the team’s success, and the Timberwolves will solidify their position atop the West with a win over OKC.
Moneyline Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves (-140)
ATS Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves (-2.5)
O/U Pick: Over (230.5)
Score: Thunder 115; Timberwolves 118
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