Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson | Staff Writer

The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-6) wrap up a 2-game road trip on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-9) at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0

The Timberwolves posted a 110-98 victory Saturday over the Kings in Sacramento, cashing as a 2.5-point underdog while the Under (232.5) hit. Minnesota has won 5 of the past 6 games, while going 4-2 against the spread (ATS), and the T-wolves are 11-2 SU and 8-5 ATS across the past 13 outings.

The Thunder suffered a 129-120 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Saturday, falling as a 3.5-point favorite. That snapped a 3-game win and cover streak. The Over has cashed in 2 in a row, and 5 of the past 7 games overall for OKC.

Timberwolves at Thunder odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +134 (bet $100 to win $134) | Thunder -158 (bet $158 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +3.5 (-110) | Kings -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Thunder key injuries

Timberwolves

C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) questionable

Thunder

G Josh Giddey (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 116, Timberwolves 114

Moneyline

The THUNDER (-158) is a solid play as a moderate favorite at home against the Timberwolves (+134), although this should be an extremely close battle in OKC.

Minnesota has won 7 of the past 9 road games straight up, while covering 6 of the past 8 games away from home.

However, Oklahoma City has managed 5 victories in the past 7 games overall. We had a 3-point game in the 1st meeting in the Twin Cities on Nov. 28, and this should be another close game.

Against the spread

The Timberwolves +3.5 (-110) are catching nearly 2 buckets, but that's not really enough points. I think this will be a close game, but if you like Minnesota, just take it straight up instead.

The Thunder -3.5 (-110) has cashed in 4 of the past 6 games, and the Timberwolves have cashed in 6 of the past 8 games on the road. Something's gotta give here, but I'd prefer just playing the moneyline in this one.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 226 (-110) is worth a roll of the dice, but play a half-unit at most.

The Thunder have scored 116 or more points in 7 straight games, cashing the Over in 5 of those outings. And defensively, OKC has allowed 115 or more points in 6 of the previous 7 contests.

For the T-wolves, the Over has hit in 3 of the past 4 games overall, while going for 110 or more points in 6 straight games. Defensively, the T-wolves have been solid lately, though, so this will be close. And the Under cashed in the 1st meeting, so be careful.

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