Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder clash with sixth-place Minnesota at Target Center on Friday. The Thunder are at 38–10 on the season, while the Wolves are 29–19. Here is our prediction for the game.
After an impressive 25-point victory over the Golden State Warriors, the Minnesota Timberwolves maintained their winning momentum against the Dallas Mavericks in their last outing on Thursday. They shot 46% overall and 35% from three-point range to defeat the Mavericks 118–105.
However, Chris Finch's charges come into this game on the back foot, having lost two of their last three home fixtures and four of their last six games overall. They defeated the Thunder 112–107 in their last meeting, but have lost three of their last four encounters overall.
The Oklahoma City Thunder returned to winning ways against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday after two consecutive defeats. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game-high 29 points inspired the defending champions to a 104–95 victory over the Pelicans.
At 38–10 on the season, Mark Daigneault's side are nine games ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves. They boast the league's best-performing away record this season at 17–5 and have won four of their last five road games, three of which by comfortable margins.
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Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder Best Betting Odds
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2.75 | 1.48 |
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2.64 | 1.49 |
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2.66 | 1.48 |
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2.7 | 1.49 |
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2.67 | 1.48 |
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Who will win the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder match is: Oklahoma City Thunder –5.5 handicap.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder game on 29/01/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Minnesota Timberwolves has a 42.24% chance to pick up the win against Oklahoma City Thunder according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 2.75.
- There is a probability of 57.76% ⭐ for Oklahoma City Thunder to win vs Minnesota Timberwolves with odds of 1.49 at Roobet.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Form
Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder's standings in the NBA
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Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder Last Matches
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
A. Edwards
D. DiVincenzo
J. McDaniels
A. Wiggins
L. Dort
J. Williams
Substitutes
J. Clark
B. Hyland
R. Dillingham
L. Miller
J. Juzang
J. Ingles
C. Youngblood
B. Barnhizer
C. Wallace
I. Joe
O. Dieng
Minnesota Timberwolves - Oklahoma City Thunder Key Points
- Minnesota has lost four of its last six games.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games against Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma has won four of its last five away games, three by double digits.
- The Thunder have posted a conference-leading 17–5 away record this season.
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Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to have found their rhythm with back-to-back victories after four defeats on the bounce. However, their apparent resurgence will be duly tested against league leaders and defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
The Thunder boast a conference-leading 17–5 record on the road and are nine games ahead of the Minnesota franchise. They have won four of their last five away fixtures, three of which by comfortable margins. Hence, our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction is Oklahoma City Thunder –5.5 handicap.
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