Oklahoma City Thunder (32-13) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (32-13)
Game Info: Monday, January 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -2.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a win after winning 9 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves recently beat the Nets and lost to the Spurs. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.1 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 45 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.6 points and 3 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.4) this season.
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (43.6%) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder recently beat the Pelicans and lost to the Pistons. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 121.2 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.1 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 18.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 83.5 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.2) this season.
- Chet Holmgren ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.9).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.8%).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.6).
- The Timberwolves rank T1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.5).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves getting points are attractive, and they have won 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Thunder, but we can't ignore that 10 of their 14 losses this season have come on the road. The Thunder also beat the Timberwolves on the road a little over a week ago as 3 point underdogs. The Thunder are also 30-16 ATS on the season, making them the best covering team in the NBA. I'll gladly lay the bucket with OKC at home.
Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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