Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction
Will the Timberwolves cover as a 5.5-point home favorite on Friday night when they host the Thunder in the NBA Play-In round at 9:30 p.m. ET?
Or is there a better betting value when it comes to tonight’s playoff matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
571 Oklahoma City Thunder (+5.5) at 572 Minnesota Timberwolves (-5.5); o/u 228.5
9:30 p.m. ET, Friday, April 14, 2023
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV: ESPN
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 61% of public bettors are currently backing the Thunder when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Oklahoma City Thunder DFS Spin
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accounted for 32 points (11-of-22 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 41 minutes during Wednesday’s 123-118 win over the Pelicans. Gilgeous-Alexander may have been a bit too passive in the first half, scoring just seven points. That wasn’t an issue after halftime, with SGA scoring 17 points in the third quarter alone. The NBA’s leader in 30-point games during the regular season notched another, combining with Josh Giddey and Lu Dort to score 90 of the Thunder’s 123 points. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will look to earn their way into the playoffs with a win over the Timberwolves on Friday.
Minnesota Timberwolves DFS Spin
Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for Friday’s game against the Thunder with a strained right calf. Towns was listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, only to log 41 minutes in the overtime defeat. Look for him to be available Friday night, possibly as the lone big man in the starting lineup due to Rudy Gobert’s back spasms. Gobert, who was suspended for Tuesday’s game after punching Kyle Anderson in the regular season finale, is also listed as questionable.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves NBA Betting Trends
Thunder are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings
Thunder are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota
Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games
Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall
Timberwolves are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games
Thunder vs. Timberwolves NBA Prediction:
The under is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these two teams in Minnesota and is 4-1 in the last five meetings overall. The under is also 4-1 in the Thunder’s last five road games, is 4-1 in their last five games versus a team with a winning record and has hit in four of their last five games versus an opponent that allowed 100 points or more in their previous contest. On the other side, the under is 6-2 in the Timberwolves’ last eight games, is 11-4-1 in their last 16 home matchups and is 6-2 in their last eight games when their opponent scored 100 points or more in their previous game.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: THUNDER/TIMBERWOLVES UNDER 228.5
