MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — February 13, 2025

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — February 13, 2025 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Godzilla Wins. One of the games on tap from today’s slate features the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-25 SU, 23-32 ATS) hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder (44-10 SU, 34-19-1 ATS).

Here is a look at which squad has the edge going into this matchup and why.

Tipoff

When: Thursday, February 13, 2025 @ 8:30 PM ET

Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TV: TNT, truTV, and MAX

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — Preview & Betting Trends

Timberwolves Look To End Two-Game Skid

The Timberwolves have dropped two straight following a three-game winning streak. This includes a 103-101 defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards spearheaded a scoring attack in which four starters reached double figures. He finished with 28 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Naz Reid dropped 22 points, along with 13 boards. Rudy Gobert also scored 20 points and grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds. Milwaukee raced out to an early 36-24 advantage after the opening stanza, but the Timberwolves battled back, trimming the deficit to one point at the break.

Trailing 99-98 late in the fourth, Reid knocked down a 3-pointer, giving the Timberwolves a 101-99 lead with 47.6 seconds left to play. However, Kevin Porter hit a mid-range jumper for Milwaukee, tying the game at 101.

After Brook Lopez gave the Bucks a two-point lead with a pair of free throws, Anthony Edwards missed a jumper in the closing seconds, securing the win for Milwaukee, who won this contest despite the absences of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Thunder Aim To Stay Hot Against Minnesota

On the other hand, after a 116-109 setback against the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 29, the Thunder have reeled off seven straight victories, including a 115-101 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a great, all-around game. He scored 32 points, handed out nine assists, and grabbed five rebounds. OKC’s star guard also connected on four of his nine attempts from 3-point range.

Jalen Williams added 18 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while Lu Dort contributed 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.

Miami scored at will in the first half, shooting 58.5 percent from the field, and led 93-83 heading into the final frame. However, OKC took control of the game in the fourth, holding the Heat scoreless over the first six minutes of the quarter.

When it was said and done, the Thunder outscored Miami by a decisive 32-8  margin en route to another double-digit victory.

Now that we have set the stage for this pivotal showdown, let’s examine the betting trends for both teams.

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Spread Analysis

Following its surprising loss to the short-handed Bucks, Minnesota comes into this contest as a 7.5-point underdog (per OddsShark.com). Here is a look at how both teams have fared against the spread this season.

• The Timberwolves are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 home games.
• Minnesota is 3-6 ATS in its past nine February outings.
• Meanwhile, the Thunder are 5-1-1 ATS  in their previous seven contests.
• OKC has covered the spread 11 times in its last 14 February matchups.

Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder (-7.5)

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Over/Under Prediction

The projected scoring total for this matchup is 222 points (via OddsShark.com). Let’s see why going with the “over” is the intelligent choice.

• The total has gone OVER 12 times in the Timberwolves’ last 18 games.
• The OVER total is 6-2 in Minnesota’s previous eight matchups against Northwest Division opponents.
• The total has gone OVER 14 times in the Thunder’s past 18 contests.
• The OVER total has prevailed six times in OKC’s previous eight matchups against Western Conference teams.

Prediction: OVER 222 points

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Player Prop Bet

Following his 28-point effort against Milwaukee, Anthony Edwards is the key player to watch for the home team. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 30.5 points and -115 odds of finishing with less than 30.5 points (via DraftKings.com).

Here is a look at how his numbers stack up against the projected points total for this matchup.

• During the season, Edwards is averaging 27.5 points per game.
• In the previous matchup between these teams, he scored 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and had two assists on 6-for-12 shooting overall and 4-for-7 from beyond the arc.
• Edwards has suited up in 26 home games this season. In those contests, he averages 25.9 points per outing.
• Across his last five starts, Edwards has put up 36.6 points per game, exceeding the estimated points total for this matchup four times during that stretch.

Prediction: Anthony Edwards UNDER 30.5 points