The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading north to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in this Western Conference showdown! The Thunder are coming off a big-time win against the Jazz on the road, 130-107. On the Timberwolves side, they are coming off a six-point loss to the Houston Rockets on the road, 121-115. With the star power in this game, it should be a great battle between SGA and Ant-Man. Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -9.5 (-108) | Over 229 (-108) | -395 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +9.5 (-112) | Under 229 (-112) | +310 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Match Details
- Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date and Time: February 23rd, 2025 @ 9:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a 23-point win on the road against the Utah Jazz. This Thunder team is on fire, winning eight of their last nine games by double-digits. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was solid in the win with 21 points, eight assists, and four stocks. Chet Holmgren had one of his best games of the season with 20 points, seven rebounds, three blocks, and a +17 when he was on the floor. Isaiah Hartenstein was also solid in the win, with eight points and 13 rebounds. With a record of 45-10, the Thunder are in first place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Oklahoma City Thunder are arguably the best team in the NBA. They are ranked first in points allowed per game, first in opponent field goal percentage, first in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, sixth in blocks per game, first in steals per game, 14th in rebounds per game, and first in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, there isn’t anyone listed as questionable for the Thunder against the T-Wolves in this game. OKC has a record of 8-2 in their last ten games and a 6-3-1 record against the spread in that stretch.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a six-point loss to the Houston Rockets, 121-115. Anthony Edwards was great despite the loss. Ant finished the game with 37 points, four rebounds, and three assists on 13/32 shooting from the floor. Naz Reid was also great, with 22 points, eight rebounds, and four stocks. Jaden McDaniels had a solid performance with 21 points, six rebounds, and three stocks. With a record of 31-26 on the season, Minnesota is 7th in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Timberwolves are an above-average team. They are ranked fifth in points allowed per game, seventh in opponent field goal percentage, fifth in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 15th in blocks per game, 19th in steals per game, 17th in rebounds per game, and sixth in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Donte DiVincenzo are all still out with their injuries. Minnesota has a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, including a record of 5-5-0 against the spread in the same timeframe.
Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to cruise to a double-digit win against the Minnesota Timberwolves and cover the 9.5-point spread in this game. This is a bad matchup for a banged-up T-Wolves team. The Thunder are a bad matchup for Anthony Edwards with all the defenders they can throw at him. Defense travels regardless of where they are playing. These two teams played ten days ago, and Minnesota won 116-101. I believe OKC will take that loss personally and look to avenge it in this game. The Oklahoma City Thunder win this game by double-digits and cover the spread.
Final Pick
Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 (-108)
