The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-27) travel to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (46-10) on Monday, February 24th. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and televised on NBA. The Thunder are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Timberwolves are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Timberwolves. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Timberwolves vs Thunder

The Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Timberwolves dropped to 31-27 after a 130-123 home loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Minnesota entered the game as +9 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected. The total score of 253 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 25.5 points.

Oklahoma City went on a 10-0 run early, turning a 19-15 deficit into a 25-19 lead. Minnesota responded by outscoring the Thunder 40-26 in the 2nd quarter. However, the Thunder took control again in the 3rd, outscoring the Timberwolves 42-33, and both teams scored 27 points in the 4th.

The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Thunder improved to 46-10 on the season with a 130-123 road win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. Oklahoma City was favored by 9 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 253 points exceeded the over/under line of 227.5 by 25.5 points.

Oklahoma City went on a 10-0 run early, taking the lead from 19-15 to 25-19. They led 35-23 after the 1st quarter, but the Timberwolves responded with a 40-point 2nd quarter. The Thunder regained control with a 42-33 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, with both teams scoring 27 points.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

In the Timberwolves’ 130-123 loss to the Thunder, Anthony Edwards led the way with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field. Naz Reid added 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.

As a team, the Timberwolves connected on 18 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was just 43.8%. Edwards scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Alexander-Walker added 13 in the 4th.

Thunder Offense Breakdown

The Thunder’s offense shined in their win over the Timberwolves, shooting 55.8% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 54.3% clip. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 37 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds, knocking down 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Chet Holmgren added 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%, while Jalen Williams contributed 18 points and 9 assists, also making 3 threes. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Alex Caruso added 9 of his 11 points in the 4th.

Timberwolves Team Defense

The Timberwolves struggled defensively against the Thunder, giving up 130 points on 55% shooting. Their worst quarter was the 3rd, where they allowed 42 points. Minnesota did manage to tighten up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 26 and 27 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 19 threes at a 54% clip. The Timberwolves also sent Oklahoma City to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Minnesota recorded 29 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.

Thunder Team Defense

The Timberwolves struggled defensively against the Thunder, giving up 130 points on 55% shooting. Their worst quarter was the 3rd, where they allowed 42 points, but they did manage to tighten up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 26 and 27 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, Minnesota allowed Oklahoma City to hit 19 threes at a 54% clip. The Thunder also went 15/20 from the free-throw line. The Timberwolves finished with 29 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 5 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Thunder Trends

• Across the Timberwolves last five road games, the team averaged 119 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
• In their last ten games at home, the Thunder have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 4-5-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-2-1 against the spread.

Timberwolves vs Thunder Prediction

Not only do we have the Thunder winning this one by a score of 138-84, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Thunder at -12.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 226.5, and our model predicts the Timberwolves and Thunder to score a combined 222 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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