NBA : Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds & Prediction

Game Info: February 13, 2025 8:30PM EST @ Target Center

The Thunder have been strong lately, exhibiting consistency on both sides of the floor, and the Timberwolves have also had a good run of form, winning the important games. Whereas the Thunder are strong on the defensive side of things, Timberwolves keep themselves in the contest thanks to their offensive efficiency. With injuries playing a role in both rosters, the depth and execution on the night will spell the difference in the win. A highly contested game is expected with both teams looking to build on some momentum.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Thunder 1.33 , Timberwolves 3.45

Spread: Thunder -8 , Timberwolves +8

Over/Under: 221.5

Team Recent Performance

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Timberwolves have indeed surged in their past five games, beginning with an emphatic 140-109 win away against the Suns on February 6, failing to cover the 13 points as the total excursion went above 230. On February 8, they beat the Raptors by 121-109 but did not cover as 19-point favorites, with the total going above 229. On February 9, they scored an away 125-112 win in Memphis against the Grizzlies, covering 1.5 points as favorites, while the total went below 245. Timmerwolves crushed the New Orleans Pelicans over on February 11 with a score of 137-101, covering as 17.5-point favorites, and going over 232.5. The Timberwolves take on the 14-point favorites on Feb 13 for a win but failed to cover against the Heat 115-101, and the total fell under the 222.5.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Missing the cover as 9.5-point faves, the Timberwolves lost a close one to the Bucks, 101-103 on February 13, with the total going under 218.5. These fellas had a hard 107-128 loss on the road with the Cavaliers as 8-point underdogs, with the total going over 232, on February 11. They came back with a 114-98 win against the Trail Blazers on February 9, covering as 4-point faves, with the total again remaining under 213. On February 7, they beat the Rockets 127-114 in covering a tight 1-point spread and went over 214.5. February 6 saw the huge 127-108 victory over the Bulls, easily covering as 11.5-point finals and with the total going over 226.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

In the most recent ten meetings, the Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Oklahoma City Thunder with victories, taking the advantage 6-4 as far as the spread, or 4-5-1. The two struggled even on the Over/Under with similar results of 3-7. Timberwolves average points per game are at 111.2, while Thunder average a paltry 110.2. They scored higher during the first half, 56.3, compared to 53-3. Minnesota is also quite effective, shooting percentage at 47.65, while OKC’s average shooting percentage is 44.73. Minnesota Timberwolves easily dominate in rebounds, averaging 46.5 rebounds per game over the last 10 games compared with Thunder’s average of 40.6. Both teams are also very closely matched as far as three-point percentages, with Minnesota having 124 converted from 323 attempts and OKC having 121 off 353 attempts. Defensively, the Thunder have been a bit better compared to the Timberwolves since they average 9.0 steals compared to the other club’s 8.0.

Team Injuries Update

Oklahoma City Thunder

Luguentz Dort (PG, back) and Jalen Williams (PF, wrist) are questionable. Cason Wallace (PG, shoulder), Nikola Topić (PG, knee), and Ajay Mitchell (PG, toe) are out.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Mike Conley (PG, finger), Julius Randle (SF, groin), and Donte DiVincenzo (PG, toe) are out. Terrence Shannon (PG, foot) is questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder will win but the Minnesota Timberwolves will cover the spread with the total staying under 221.5.

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