Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 2/13/25 NBA Picks

Minnesota Timberwolves (30-25) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (44-9)

Game Info: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves +7.5 -- Over/Under: 222 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: TNT

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Thursday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview 

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Heat and Pelicans, and they play the Jazz, Nets, and Hawks next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 118.2 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 104.7 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.6 points and 6 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.1 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Cavs and Bucks, and they play the Rockets, Lakers, and Jazz next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Timberwolves have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Thunder have lost seven of their last 10 games as road favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs following a home loss.
  • The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Timberwolves.

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win

  • The Timberwolves have lost 12 of their last 13 games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Thunder.
  • The Thunder have won nine of their last 10 games against Northwest Division opponents.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents after losing as favorites.
  • The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.9%).
  • The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.6).
  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.1).
  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.7).

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report 

The Timberwolves won’t have Donte DiVincenzo, Mike Conley, Jesse Edwards, and Julius Randle.

The Thunder will be without Nikola Topic, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Ousmane Dieng. Alex Caruso is questionable after leaving last night with hip tightness.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the safest bet in the NBA as they continue to win games at an incredible pace, and they have a cover percentage of 69.3 percent. I wouldn't talk you off the ledge if looking to keep blindly backing OKC. However, the Timberwolves are no pushover, and they've won six of the last nine games against the Thunder. Also, the Timberwolves don't have to travel with both teams at the end of a back-to-back, which is a nice advantage. The Thunder also spent a lot of energy to come back last night to beat the Heat, so we could see some sluggish legs. Edwards and company likely approach this game with an edge, as it's a measuring stick game. Give me the Timberwolves and the points.

Randy’s Pick Minnesota Timberwolves +7.5

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