Oklahoma City Thunder (26-6) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (17-14)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -7.5 / Minnesota Timberwolves +7.5 --- Over/Under: 215.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Spurs and Rockets, and they play the Celtics, Pistons, and Clippers next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.2 points and 4.4 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Hornets and Grizzlies, and they play the Clippers, Knicks, and Celtics next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 115.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 103.3 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31 points and 6.2 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.2 points and 5.9 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.6 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
The Timberwolves will be without Luka Garza and Rob Dillingham, while Daishen Nix is questionable.
The Thunder will be without Alex Caruso, Alex Ducas, Adam Flagler, Chet Holmgren and Nikola Topic. Caruso is still dealing with a hip issue and hasn’t played since December 23.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won 11 of their last 12 games.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves' last six night games at Paycom Center following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Thunder's last 13 games as favorites against the Timberwolves have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they're at home and have been the most consistent team. OKC is also 20-9-3 ATS on the season and was one of the best cover teams in the league last season. With all that said, the Timberwolves are coming off three straight wins and are showing signs of returning to the team they were a few months ago. The Timberwolves have also won 7 of the last 10 games against the Thunder and have health on their side. The Thunder are getting too much respect given their injury situation. This is a lot of points. Give me the Timberwolves and the free buckets.
Randy’s Pick Minnesota Timberwolves +7.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
