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by Matt Lowrimore in NBA Picks
Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder will take place on Saturday at the Target Center in Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this crucial Game 3 to see if the Thunder can take a commanding lead in the series or if the Timberwolves will get back into this series with a home win.
Oklahoma City enters this game having successfully defended their home court with two convincing wins. They now lead this series two games to zero after winning 118-103 in Game 2 this past Thursday night. The Thunder had three players score in double figures, though all three of these guys scored at least 22 points or more. That being Chet Holmgren, who scored 22 points, Jalen Williams, who scored 26 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a game-high 38 points.
As for Minnesota, they are in danger of their season coming to an end if they cannot find a way to win Game 3. The Timberwolves had four players score in double figures in Game 2, including Anthony Edwards, who scored a team-high 32 points.
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Oklahoma City Thunder - Minnesota Timberwolves: Form Analysis
With the win in Game 2, the Thunder have now won three games in a row, going back to their Game 7 victory against the Denver Nuggets. During this stretch, they have won by an average margin of 24.3 points per game. Further, their defense has allowed an average of 94.6 during this stretch, while they are scoring an average of 119 points per game.
“Oklahoma City has the number one ranked defense in the playoffs of the teams remaining, allowing 102.8 points per game.”
Minnesota, on the other hand, has lost two games in a row for the first time in this postseason. The good news is that the Timberwolves are 4-1 at home during the playoffs, winning their games by an average margin of 12.5 points per game.
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Oklahoma City Thunder & Minnesota Timberwolves Squad Analysis
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been by far the best player for the Thunder, not only in this series but in their postseason run. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.8 points per game in the playoffs and 34.5 points per game in the series. He is also shooting 22 of 48 (45.8%) in the series from the field.
“Aside from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams is averaging 22.5 points per game in the series, and Chet Holmgren is averaging 18.5 points per game in the series.”
For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards has been their best player in the playoffs and in this series. Edwards is averaging 26.3 points per game in the playoffs and 25 points per game in this series. Further, Edwards is shooting 17 of 39 (43.6%) from the field.
Oklahoma City Thunder - Minnesota Timberwolves Key Points
- Minnesota is 4-1 SU at home in the playoffs
- Oklahoma City is 3-2 SU on the road in the playoffs
- Oklahoma City is averaging 116 points per game in the series
- Minnesota is averaging 95.5 points per game in the series
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Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The point spread has significantly changed for Game 3, with the Thunder only set as a small favorite. You have to think that at some point, the Timberwolves will find their rhythm and start to be competitive in this series, while maybe even winning a game.
One area that has been consistent in this series so far is the Thunder’s dominance in the 3rd quarter. Oklahoma City has outscored Minnesota in the 3rd quarter 67 to 39 over the first two games of this series. Based on this, our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction is: Oklahoma City Thunder 3rd Quarter Money Line.Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves - Other Interesting Picks
Jalen Williams Over 20.5 Points
Our second prediction for Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves will target Jalen Williams from the Thunder to go over his points prop of 20.5. Williams has been huge for the Thunder in the playoffs, averaging 20.1 points per game. In this series, he is averaging 22.5 points per game and scored over 20.5 points in Game 2 on Thursday night.
Further, Williams has scored at least 21 points in 6 of the Thunder’s 13 playoff games; therefore, our second Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction is: Jalen Williams Over 20.5 Points.Grab an extra $200 for your Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves wager!
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