Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction and Odds - Dec 16, 2022

The Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Paycom Center on Friday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Timberwolves vs. Thunder, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Timberwolves vs. Thunder?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Timberwolves-Thunder NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Thunder a 62% chance of beating the Timberwolves.

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Timberwolves vs. Thunder Current Odds

• Spread: Thunder -4.5 (-107), Timberwolves +4.5 (-107)
• Moneyline: Thunder -189, Timberwolves +166
• Total: Over/Under 234.5 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Thunder are listed as -4.5 favorites against the Timberwolves, with -107 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Timberwolves (+4.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -107.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at -189. That means you can risk $189 to win $100, for a total payout of $289, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at +166, where you can put down $100 to profit $166, earning a total payout of $266, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 234.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Timberwolves (+4.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 234.5 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Timberwolves vs. Thunder

• Spread: Timberwolves +4.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Timberwolves @ +166 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Under 234.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

While the Thunder are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Timberwolves moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Minnesota vs. Oklahoma City at Paycom Center on Friday has the Thunder winning 118-114.

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Timberwolves vs. Thunder Player Props

Betting on Minnesota vs. Oklahoma City prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 33 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.

Timberwolves Projected Box Score

• Anthony Edwards: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• D'Angelo Russell: 17 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
• Naz Reid: 16 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
• Jaylen Nowell: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Jaden McDaniels: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Thunder Projected Box Score

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST
• Luguentz Dort: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
• Josh Giddey: 18 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST
• Jalen Williams: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Isaiah Joe: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Timberwolves vs. Thunder on Friday December 16, 2022.

Timberwolves vs. Thunder 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Thunder and Timberwolves at Paycom Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• Date: Friday December 16, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Paycom Center

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