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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Prediction Odds & Betting Tips, 17/12/2022, Team News and Lineups
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Top Two Free Predictions and Betting Tips for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Minnesota to Win – 2.03
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Over 228 Points – 1.65
Minnesota to Win
Minnesota won the last three games in Oklahoma and have won five of their last ten road games. Oklahoma lost five of their last ten home games. There is a 50% chance for Minnesota to win this game.
Over 228 Points
The average points scored by the Thunder since the start of the season is 115.5 and seven of their last ten home games produced over 228 points. The Timberwolves usually score 114.3 points per game and the same number of points were produced in five of their last ten road games.
Preliminary Review and Match Prediction for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder suffered its first defeat on Thursday at the Paycom Center after two consecutive wins at the hands of the Miami Heat by 110-108. The Thunder are now in the 13th position in the Western Conference with an 11-17 record.
After an even start to the first quarter with the score tied at 31, Oklahoma went down by 12 points in the second and trailed at the half. An eight-point lead at the at of the third was not enough for the Thunder as they were even again in the fourth. Oklahoma shot 50% from the field which is 7% better than their season average but was not enough for the night.
Leaning into its downhill attacking style, the Thunder responded with a 22-3 run that spanned halftime, including a 10-0 burst to start the third quarter which forced Miami to call timeout and settle down.@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson write 📝https://t.co/6cWBma6glv
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 15, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves took the court against the Clippers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 99-88 in their last contest. Minnesota ended the contest with a 41.9% field goal percentage (31 of 74) and knocked down 4 of their 22 shots from beyond the arc. Currently, the Timberwolves are in the 11th spot with a 13-15 win/loss record.
The Timberwolves are hitting 33.0% on three-point attempts (301 of 912) and 78.5% from the free-throw line. As a team, Minnesota is collecting 42.7 boards per contest and has accounted for 726 assists on the campaign, which ranks 12th in basketball in terms of passing the ball. They are losing possession via turnover 16.5 times per contest and as a group are committing 21.9 fouls every game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Minnesota’s record in Oklahoma of late needs to be taken into consideration as we give our prediction for this game. All of the past three trips saw the Timberwolves win and they were all in this year. We will back the underdogs for this one and predict Minnesota to win.
Safe Bet
Oklahoma scored 114 points or fewer in their last four outings and their average points scored for the season is 115.5. The bet Oklahoma to score under 117 points has odds of 1.79 at 1XBet and we will back it.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Team News
Oklahoma’s Holmgren is out for the season while Robinson-Earl and Williams will back in a few days’ time.
For Minnesota, Russell and McLaughlin are expected to return this week while Prince and Towns need more time.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Possible Lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Starters: Bazley, Dort, Giddey, Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams;
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Starters: Rivers, Edwards, Gobert, Anderson, McDaniels;
pick yourself up. dust yourself off. pic.twitter.com/pHJ8xv8Hgt
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 15, 2022
Most Popular FAQ for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The Thunder beat the Timberwolves 135-128 on 04/12/2022 in Minnesota.
Where will this match be played?
Saturday’s game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves.
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