Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM PT, Saturday, May 24
📍 Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, MN)
Spread: Thunder -3.0 (-110) | Timberwolves +3.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Thunder -140 | Timberwolves +120
Total: 218.0 (O -110, U -110)
Game #3 – Western Conference Finals (OKC leads series 2-0)
Matchup Breakdown:
The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a commanding 2-0 series lead, winning both home games by double digits. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been outstanding, averaging 34.5 points per game in the series. The Thunder's defense has been stifling, holding the Timberwolves to a combined 191 points over the first two games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves return home in a must-win situation. Anthony Edwards has been productive, but the team has struggled with efficiency and turnovers. The Timberwolves will need a strong performance from their supporting cast to avoid falling into a 3-0 deficit.
Expect the Thunder to continue their strong defensive play and efficient offense as they look to take a 3-0 series lead. The Timberwolves will need a collective effort and improved shooting to stay competitive in this pivotal game. The problem is they just don’t have consistent scoring against this level of defense outside of Edwards.
Betting Market Insights:
The Thunder are 2-0 against the spread (ATS) in this series.
The total has gone under in both games of the series.
The Timberwolves are 25-16 at home this season.
Key Trends:
Thunder are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
Timberwolves are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone under in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: Thunder -3.0
Total Bet: Under 218.0
Player Prop Bets:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 6.5 Assists
Anthony Edwards Over 27.5 Points
Naz Reid Over 11.5 Points