Led by Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves remain one of the top contenders in the Western Conference.
Previously, Edwards was named to the All-NBA second team in 2024 and 2025. He is Minnesota's key asset, averaging over 28 points per game.
On Friday night, Edwards will face the man who is arguably the best player in the NBA.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP in 2025 and is a 3-time NBA First Team All-Star. Additionally, he was named 2025 NBA Finals MVP.
The star power will be out for this important Western Conference matchup.
Interest in betting will be intense for this Friday's prime-time matchup.
The Thunder are one of the NBA's most popular brands as defending world champions.
Shai Gelgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards on the marquee will add to the appeal and betting window traffic.
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves Betting at Bookmaker
Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, will host the matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, December 19, 2025. Tipoff is at 9:30 p.m. ET, with television coverage on Amazon Prime Video.
Sharps will look hard at Oklahoma City as the power road team with the best player on the court getting a road team discount.
The casual sector will take comfort and refuge in the Timberwolves as a quality home team.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 24-2 straight up, 14-12 against the spread, and 14-12 over/under the total.
Oklahoma City has covered four out of their last five games. The Thunder have gone over the total in five of its previous seven matchups.
Oklahoma City is 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Denver is five games behind the Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Oklahoma City ranks 3rd in scoring offense, 3rd in field goal percentage, 6th in 3-point field goal percentage, 2nd in free throw percentage, and 13th in offensive rebounding.
The Thunder rank 1st in scoring defense, 1st in field goal percentage allowed, 18th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 15th in defensive rebounding.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 16-9 straight up, 9-16 against the spread, and 13-12 over/under the total.
Minnesota has covered two out of its last six games. The Timberwolves have gone under the total in three of their previous four matchups.
Minnesota is 6th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Minnesota is 7.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Minnesota ranks 7th in scoring offense, 5th in field goal percentage, 4th in 3-point field goal percentage, 23rd in free throw percentage, and 20th in offensive rebounding.
The Timberwolves rank 10th in scoring defense, 11th in field goal percentage allowed, 11th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 10th in defensive rebounding.
Thunder at Timberwolves Betting Trends
Oklahoma City has been in the black in recent road games.
The Thunder covered the spread in six out of their most recent ten away games.
Oklahoma City went over the total in four of its last five road tilts.
On the other hand, Minnesota has been a weak betting value at home.
The Timberwolves brought in the money in only 4 of their latest 12 home games.
Minnesota went under the total in six of its previous eight home tilts.
In the series between Oklahoma City and Minnesota, the Timberwolves have covered six of the last nine meetings.
Oklahoma City and Minnesota went over the total in five of their last eight games.
Specifically in Minnesota, the Timberwolves got the cash in four straight games against the Thunder.
The most recent three meetings between the Thunder and Timberwolves went over the total.
Thunder at Timberwolves Bookmaker Best Bets
In this situation, a capable Minnesota team will give Oklahoma City its best shot.
Because of Oklahoma City’s popularity, Minnesota will be getting an enhanced price at home.
As mentioned earlier, Minnesota shows strong betting value against Oklahoma City.
Main Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves
Over/Under Pick: Over the Total
Player Prop Picks: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under the Total Points Total
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