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The top two Western Conference sides, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder are scheduled to face each other at the Target Center on Saturday night. In the 2023-24 NBA regular season Western Conference standings, Anthony Edwrads-led Timberwolves are placed at the top with 30 wins in 41 matches while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder have managed the second spot with a 28-13 record.
Minnesota, who are currently on a four-game winning streak, have lost two of their 19 home games, while Oklahoma City, who won their last game against the Utah Jazz, have won 12 of their 20 road games. In their last 10 respective games, the Timberwolves and the Thunder both won six matches.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Match Prediction
Timberwolves vs Thunder Head-To-Head:
- Minnesota and Oklahoma City shared a win each at their home in their two clashes this season.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Timberwolves dominated the Thunder with eight victories.
- The Thunder last won a regular season road game against the Timberwolves in December 2022.
MIN vs OKC Top Players:
- The Timberwolves feature Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid, and Kyle Anderson as their star players.
- The Thunder feature Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey, and Jalen Williams as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Timberwolves 116-122 Thunder)
- 1st quarter: 29-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-30
- 3rd quarter: 34-27
- 4th quarter: 26-33
Thunder at Timberwolves: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 2.5 points (Thunder +2.5)
Over/Under (OU): 228.5 (Over)
Prediction: Timberwolves 116-122 Thunder
MIN vs OKC Money Line:
- The Timberwolves vs Thunder money line: Timberwolves -145; Thunder +120.
- This season, the Timberwolves have lost five of the 31 games as favorites, while the Thunder have won seven of the 14 as underdogs.
- This season, the Timberwolves have won four of the 10 games as underdogs, while the Thunder have lost six of the 27 as favorites.
Timberwolves vs Thunder Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Timberwolves are averaging 113.5 points per game, while the Thunder are averaging 122.2 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Timberwolves are scoring 6.1 points more per game, and the Thunder are scoring 8.1 points more per game.
Timberwolves vs Thunder Over/Under:
- For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently leading the squad with 31 points per game this season, followed by Jalen Williams (18.8 ppg), Chet Holmgren (17.4 ppg), and Josh Giddey (12.0 ppg).
- For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards is currently leading the squad with 26.1 points per game this season, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns (21.6 ppg), Rudy Gobert (13.4 ppg), and Naz Reid (12.8 ppg).
Timberwolves vs Thunder: How to Watch
When and where will the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Timberwolves and Thunder will take place on January 20, 08:00 p.m. ET at the Target Center (January 21 at 06:30 a.m. IST).
Where to watch the live telecast of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Timberwolves and Thunder will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Timberwolves and Thunder can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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