Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction, Best Bet, Latest NBA Odds for Western Conference Finals Game 1
The Thunder did a good job of limiting the scoring of Anthony Edwards in the regular season. He contributed in other ways that can be capitalized on in the prop market. What's the bet to make tonight? Adam Ronis has found the top prop, and explains it in his Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday in OKC.
Adam Ronis - May 20, 2025, 3:45 PM EDT
5 minTimberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction, Best Bet, Latest NBA Odds for Western Conference Finals Game 1
The Thunder don’t have much time to rest after finishing off Denver in a tough seven-game series in the second round of the Western Conference finals. Oklahoma City won Game 7, 125-93, on Sunday and has a quick turnaround in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night. Minnesota, who has been off since Wednesday, hasn’t been tested in the postseason yet.
The Timberwolves beat the Lakers in five games in round one and eliminated the Warriors in five games in the last round. Stephen Curry injured his hamstring in Game 2 and the Warriors struggled to find offense. Minnesota reached the conference finals last season and lost to Dallas. Oklahoma City is making its first appearance since 2016.
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder Odds
- Moneyline: Timberwolves +245, Thunder -290
- Spread: Timberwolves +7 (-110), Thunder -7 (-110)
- Total: Over 218.5 (-110), Under 218.5 (-108)
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction
Anthony Edwards needs to do a lot to give Minnesota a chance. It’s not only his scoring, which has been difficult for him against a great Thunder defense. Edwards faced the Thunder four times this season and scored 20, 29, 17 and 23 points. In those games, the Timberwolves guard shot 36.4% from the field, going 6-for-12, 5-for-18, 8-for-21 and 5-for-15.
The Thunder did a good job of getting the ball out of his hands and Edwards had nine, 14, 17, and 21 rebounds+assists. He had at least seven rebounds in each game and at least seven assists in three. In those games, Edwards had 14.6 rebound chances and 13.7 potential assists per game.
Edwards is facilitating more in the playoffs with the second most potential assists on the team and has averaged 5.9 assists to go along with eight rebounds per game. Edwards has at least 14 rebounds+assists in seven of the 10 postseason games. He has averaged 9.5 potential assists and 11.9 rebound chances in the postseason. Edwards is going to see double teams and kick out to open shooters.
Edwards is going to play a lot of minutes. He averaged 40.8 minutes in the first round against the Lakers and 38.8 against the Warriors. He has played at least 40 minutes in seven of the 10 postseason games. The ball will be in his hands often and will set up teammates for good looks and crash the glass.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Pick
- Pick: Anthony Edwards over 11.5 rebounds+assists (-108) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best price on Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds
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