Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/20/2024]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet in NBA action at Target Center on Saturday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Thunder vs. Timberwolves matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NBA game between the Thunder and Timberwolves 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 61% chance of beating the Thunder, and our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 115-112.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and both the Thunder and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 229.5 points also has a 52% chance of going under.

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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Thunder	Timberwolves
Spread	+2.5 (-105)	-2.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+128	-142
Total	o229.5 (-110)	u229.5 (-110)

• The Timberwolves are listed as -2.5 favorites versus the Thunder, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Thunder (+2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at -142. That means you can risk $142 to win $100 for a total payout of $242 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +128, where you can bet $100 to profit $128, earning a total payout of $228 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 229.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Thunder +2.5	-105
Moneyline	Timberwolves	-142
Total	Under 229.5	-110

Dimers' best NBA bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Player Props

Looking for Oklahoma City vs. Minnesota NBA prop bets? We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the way for the Thunder with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to finish with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Timberwolves.

Thunder Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Thunder:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	27	6	6	1
Chet Holmgren	18	6	3	2
Jalen Williams	16	4	4	1
Josh Giddey	11	6	4	1
Luguentz Dort	9	4	1	2

Timberwolves Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Timberwolves:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Edwards	28	6	6	3
Karl-Anthony Towns	23	10	4	1
Jaden McDaniels	15	3	2	2
Rudy Gobert	14	13	2	0
Mike Conley	12	3	7	3

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights ahead of the Thunder vs. Timberwolves on Saturday January 20, 2024.

Thunder vs. Wolves Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Timberwolves and Thunder at Target Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

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Conclusion

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