Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction: Can Jalen Williams, Thunder Expand Series Lead in Game 2?
Jalen Williams hasn't shot the ball in the postseason as well as he did in the regular season. But Williams has been all over the court for OKC, contributing in other ways. How can we cash in on this in Game 2? Adam Ronis explains his best bet in this Timberwolves vs. Thunder prediction for the Western Conference Finals on Thursday, May 22nd.
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction: Can Jalen Williams, Thunder Expand Series Lead in Game 2?
The Thunder look to take a 2-0 lead against Minnesota in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night. Minnesota led at the half in Game 1 before being outscored, 70-40 in the second half in a 114-88 loss.
Oklahoma City shot 50% from the field, including 52.4% from three-point range. Minnesota struggled from the field, shooting 34.9% from the field and 29.4% from three. Of the 83 shots Minnesota took, 51 were three-pointers. Anthony Edwards only took 13 shots from the field and finished with 18 points. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points. Will we see more of the same in Game 2?
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder Odds Game 2
- Moneyline: Timberwolves +245, Thunder -290
- Spread: Timberwolves +7.5 (-110), Thunder -7.5 (-110)
- Total: Over 217.5 (-110), Under 217.5 (-108)
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Date, Time, and Where to Watch Game 2
- Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction Game 2
Jalen Williams has struggled to shoot the ball in the postseason. After hitting 48.4% from the field in the regular season, the Thunder forward is shooting 43.6% from the field and 26.2% from three-point range in the postseason. While Williams scored 19 points in Game 1, he shot 7-for-18 from the field. Despite the struggles, Williams has contributed in other ways.
Williams has played well defensively, been a force on the boards and been a good playmaker. In the playoffs, Williams is averaging 5.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists. In Game 1, Williams had eight rebounds and five assists on 11 rebound chances and eight potential assists. He has at least 12 rebounds+assists in four consecutive games and has at least 11 rebounds+assists in nine of 12 postseason games.
In the regular season against the Timberwolves, Williams had six rebounds and six assists, three rebounds and nine assists, three rebounds and five assists and seven rebounds and seven assists to go over his prop line on Thursday of 10.5 RA three times. He had 25, 17, 13 and 30 rebound chances+potential assists in those games.
Williams runs the offense when Gilgeous-Alexander is off the floor. The Thunder also went small in Game 1 with Williams at the five, allowing more rebound chances, especially with Minnesota taking so many three-point shots. The small ball lineup also puts more three-point shooters on the floor. The good thing is Williams can dominate either category. He has at least six rebounds in six of the 12 playoff games and at least five assists in 10 games.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Pick Game 2
- Pick: Jalen Williams Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists (-105) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best price on Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds
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