Timberwolves vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 21, 2024, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 19, 2024, 11:05PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Target Center on Sunday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are looking to overcome a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Thunder game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Timberwolves vs Thunder
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Minnesota-Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves a 61% chance of defeating the Thunder at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Thunder: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Target Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.71, Thunder $2.36
- Line: Timberwolves -3 ($1.97), Thunder +3 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $2.04, Under $1.94
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Timberwolves at $1.71 and the Thunder at $2.36.
The Timberwolves are 3-point favourites against the Thunder, with odds of $1.97 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Thunder (+3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for Timberwolves vs Thunder is set at 229.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.04 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Timberwolves and the Thunder have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 229.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Timberwolves vs Thunder game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Timberwolves vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.71 with Betfair (61% probability)
- Line: Timberwolves -3 at $1.97 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.94 with Betfair (52% probability)
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Timberwolves vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Thunder at Target Center on Sunday has the Timberwolves winning 115-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Minnesota vs Oklahoma City on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Timberwolves vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.
Anthony Edwards is expected to step up for the Timberwolves with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 28 | 6 | 6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 23 | 10 | 4 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 14 | 13 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 12 | 3 | 7 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 27 | 6 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| Luguentz Dort | 9 | 4 | 1 |
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Timberwolves vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Thunder at Target Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Sunday 21 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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