Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 31, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of six games scheduled for the final day of the year. Minnesota is eighth in the Western Conference with a 17-14 record, while OKC leads the West with a 26-5 record.

The two teams have met each other 136 times in the regular season, with the Thunder holding a lopsided 90-46 lead. This will be their first game of the season. Last season, they met four times and split the series.

Their most recent meeting was on Jan. 29, when Minnesota won 107-101, behind Anthony Edwards’ 27 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 37 points.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder game details and odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Paycom Center. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. It will also air locally on FDSNOK/KSBI and FDSNNOX. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Timberwolves (+240) vs. Thunder (-300)

Spread: Timberwolves (+7.5) vs. Thunder (-7.5)

Total (O/U): Timberwolves -110 (o216.5) vs. Thunder -110 (u216.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder preview

The Timberwolves are on a three-game winning streak and have won six of their past 10 games. They most recently played Sunday and got a close 112-110 win against the San Antonio Spurs. It was a mixed effort from their starters, as Donte DiVincenzo led them in scoring off the bench with 26 points.

The Thunder, meanwhile, have been the best team in the West by some margin and are on a league-best 11-game winning streak. They have been nearly unbeaten at home, sporting a 13-2 record. They played the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday and got a 130-106 blowout win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 35 points, while Jalen Williams had a near triple-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder betting props

Anthony Edwards’ point total is set at 22.5, which is under his season average of 24.9 points. While OKC has a tough defense, Edwards should still manage at least 23 points.

SGA’s points total is set at 31.5. He crossed that mark in three of the past five games and should be expected to score more than 31.5 points on Tuesday as well.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Thunder to get the win at home. We predict the same, as OKC should cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total surpassing 216.5 points.