Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction 12/26/2023 @ 8:00PM
Republished from SportsJaw.com
Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder Face off with Key Returners
5 with an over/under of 217. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves, currently 1/2 a game behind the Boston Celtics with the best record in the NBA, face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who improved drastically at the end of last season to make the NBA play-in round. The Thunder are currently 18–9. The opening tap is 8:00 PM EST, and Oklahoma City are the favorites with a line of -3.5 and an over/under of 217.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Timberwolves +130 | Thunder -155
- Spread: Timberwolves +3 (-110) | Thunder -3 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 61%.
Minnesota vs Oklahoma City Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been impressive this season, leading the Western Conference with a 10–5 record on the road and a strong defense. Big man Rudy Gobert chipped in with 21 points and 17 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards poured in 34 points and had 10 assists as Minnesota took down the Sacramento Kings 110–98, despite the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns due to knee soreness. With a record of 22–6, the Timberwolves have an impressive defense ranking #1 in the NBA and are ranked 18th in offense, #1 in defensive field goal percentage and #3 in 3-point defense. Injuries aside, the Wolves look poised to continue this momentum for the remainder of the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Analysis
The Oklahoma City Thunder is maintaining pace with top teams in the Western Conference, currently 18–9 and third in the conference. Despite a loss to the Lakers on Saturday, the Thunder have been stellar on the offensive and defensive end, ranking fifth and fourteenth respectively. They will look to get back on track Tuesday night..
Minnesota Timberwolves Look to Increase Point Spread vs. Oklahoma City Thunder with Key Returners
Two key players, Towns and Giddey, missed the previous matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder in November, 106–103. Towns has had two additional days to rest his sore knee, while Giddey, a floor general for OKC, has had the same with his ankle. The Wolves narrowly won the game, led by rookie guard Edwards’ 21 points. They out-rebounded the Thunder, 51–36. Considering the extended rest for the two players, Minnesota’s stronger performance on the boards, and their aim to improve offensively, I’m betting on the Timberwolves getting at least +4.5 points.
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