Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Can Anthony Edwards, T-Wolves Claw Back in WCF Game 3?
The Timberwolves go back home and trail the Thunder, 2-0, in the Western Conference Finals. Anthony Edwards will be needed to do a lot to get Minnesota a win. What's the best prop to cash for Edwards in Game 3? Adam Ronis is back with his Thunder vs. Timberwolves prediction and top prop pick for Thunder vs. T-Wolves on Saturday night.
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Can Anthony Edwards, T-Wolves Claw Back in WCF Game 3?
The first two games of the series have been dominated by Oklahoma City. The Thunder took care of home court winning the first two games by 26 and 15 points against Minnesota. The Thunder have come out of halftime in both games to take control with an advantage of 67-39 in third quarters.
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points, five rebounds and nine assists in Game 1 and 38 points, three rebounds and eight assists in the next game. Minnesota has struggled to shoot the three, going 29% from beyond the arc. The Timberwolves hope the shooting improves at home when they host Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night.
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds Game 2
- Moneyline: Timberwolves +125, Thunder -140
- Spread: Timberwolves +2.5 (-110), Thunder -2.5 (-110)
- Total: Over 217.5 (-110), Under 217.5 (-108)
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Date, Time, and Where to Watch Game 3
- Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction Game 3
Minnesota is in desperation mode for Game 3. The Timberwolves need a win to get back in the series. Much of the responsibility will fall on Anthony Edwards, who was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
The Timberwolves guard only took 13 shots from the field in Game 1 and as expected he was more aggressive in Game 2 taking 26 shots from the field. Edwards has a 32.7% usage rate in the playoffs and the ball will be in his hands often.
The Thunder tend to focus on slowing down Edwards and often send double teams his way. This forces Edwards to pass, often to open teammates. In this series, Minnesota has struggled to hit open shots with a 29% percentage from beyond the arc.
Players tend to shoot better at home, especially the role players, and the likelihood is more shots go in. Edwards had 13 potential assists in Game 2 and six assists. The Thunder rank 19th in rebounding percentage and last in the postseason. Edwards has taken advantage with nine rebounds in each of the first two games.
In the games against the Thunder this season, Edwards has seven rebounds and two assists, seven rebounds and seven assists, 10 rebounds and seven assists, 13 rebounds and eight assists, nine rebounds and three assists and nine rebounds and six assists. In the postseason, Edwards is averaging 8.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists on 12 potential rebounds and 9.3 potential assists.
Edwards tends to play the entire first and third quarters and there’s a good chance he sees 40+ minutes. He played 40 minutes in Game 2 and has played at least 40 minutes in eight of 12 postseason games. The games he fell short were due to injury or the games being out of hand late.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Pick Game 3
- Pick: Anthony Edwards Over 12.5 Rebounds + Assists (-115) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best price on Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds
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