Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 31
Dec 31, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-14) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-5) at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 as 7.5-point underdogs. The Thunder have won six games in a row.
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game Info & Odds
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM ET
How to watch on TV: NBA TV, FDSOK, FDSNX, and KSBI
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Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Venue: Paycom Center
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Score Prediction
Prediction:
Thunder 114 – Timberwolves 103
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Spread & Total Prediction for Thunder vs. Timberwolves
Pick ATS: Thunder (- 7.5)
Computer Predicted Spread: Thunder (-11.0)
Pick OU:
Over (216.5)
Computer Predicted Total: 217.0
The Timberwolves (13-18-0 ATS) have covered the spread 64.5% of the time, 22.6% less often than the Thunder (20-11-0) this year.
As a 7.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Minnesota is 1-0 against the spread compared to the 12-6 ATS record Oklahoma City puts up as a 7.5-point favorite.
Minnesota and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total in 45.2% of its games this season (14 of 31), the same percentage as Oklahoma City and its opponents (14 of 31).
As a moneyline favorite this year, the Thunder are 25-5, a better record than the Timberwolves have recorded (1-2) as moneyline underdogs.
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Thunder Performance Insights
The Thunder own a top-five defense this season, ranking best in the league with 103.3 points allowed per game. Offensively, they rank ninth with 115.4 points scored per contest.
Oklahoma City ranks 14th in the NBA with 44.2 boards per contest, but it is giving up 47.6 rebounds per game, which ranks second-worst in the league.
The Thunder rank 14th in the NBA with 25.8 dimes per contest.
Oklahoma City is dominating when it comes to turnovers, as it ranks best in the league in turnovers committed (11.1 per game) and best in forced turnovers (18.3 per contest).
With 13.5 treys per game, the Thunder rank 15th in the NBA. They sport a 34.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranks 21st in the league.
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Timberwolves Performance Insights
The Timberwolves are 23rd in the league in points scored (109.3 per game) and fourth-best in points allowed (107.2).
On the boards, Minnesota is 20th in the league in rebounds (43.2 per game). It is ninth in rebounds allowed (43.4 per game).
The Timberwolves are 19th in the NBA in assists (25.1 per game) in 2024-25.
In terms of turnovers, Minnesota is 21st in the NBA in committing them (14.9 per game). It is seventh in forcing them (14.9 per game).
The Timberwolves are the fourth-best team in the league in 3-pointers made (14.9 per game) and 10th in 3-point percentage (37.2%).
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