Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 31

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Paycom Center -- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Coverage: NBA TV, FDSOK, FDSNX, and KSBI

The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-14) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-5) at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 as 6.5-point underdogs. The Thunder have won six games in a row. The matchup has an over/under of 217 points.

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Thunder win (69.7%)

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Thunder are 20-11-0 against the spread this season.
• The Timberwolves are 13-18-0 against the spread this season.
• Thunder games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 14 times this season.
• Timberwolves games this year have gone over the point total 48.4% of the time (15 out of 31 games with a set point total).
• In home games, Oklahoma City has a better record against the spread (10-5-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (10-6-0).
• In home games, the Thunder eclipse the total 53.3% of the time (eight of 15 games). They've hit the over in 37.5% of away games (six of 16 contests).
• This year, Minnesota is 4-11-0 at home against the spread (.267 winning percentage). On the road, it is 9-7-0 ATS (.562).
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Timberwolves' games have finished above the over/under at home (53.3%, eight of 15) compared to away (43.8%, seven of 16).

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31 points, 5.6 boards and 6.2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.9 steals (third in league) and 1.2 blocked shots.
• Jalen Williams averages 21.2 points, 5.9 boards and 5.1 assists, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 35.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Luguentz Dort is averaging 9.6 points, 1.6 assists and 4.6 boards.
• Isaiah Hartenstein's numbers on the season are 12.6 points, 12.6 boards and 3.8 assists per game, shooting 58.1% from the floor.
• Cason Wallace is averaging 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards averages 24.9 points for the Timberwolves, plus 5.6 rebounds and 4 assists.
• Per game, Julius Randle gets the Timberwolves 20.2 points, 7 boards and 4.4 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• The Timberwolves are receiving 10.5 points, 10.7 boards and 1.7 assists per game from Rudy Gobert.
• Per game, Naz Reid provides the Timberwolves 12.2 points, 4.9 boards and 1.7 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• The Timberwolves receive 9.7 points per game from Jaden McDaniels, plus 4.5 boards and 1.7 assists.

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