Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: We'll take the total over

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Prediction for the Match on May 23, 2025

Prediction for the NBA match, which will be held on May 23. Who will be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Oklahoma City Thunder: form and statistics

Thunder had time to recover after their tough seven-game series with Denver. In the first game against Minnesota, Mark Dayno's team showcased its strengths. First, its defense was outstanding, with Oklahoma conceding fewer than ninety points (114:88). The Thunder trailed in the first half but managed to turn the tide in the second. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the most productive player for Oklahoma, scoring 31 points.

Minnesota Timberwolves: form and statistics

The Timberwolves did not benefit from the extra days of rest. Unlike the Thunder, Chris Finch's team completed their second-round series against Golden State in only five games. In the first game against Oklahoma City, Minnesota played well in the first half but lost the second by all accounts. The final score was 88-114. Julius Randle scored 28 points and was a standout player for the Wolves.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves: head to head statistics

Oklahoma is currently leading the series 1:0.

The rivals have beaten each other twice in the regular season.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Betting Tips & Odds

• Minnesota has won seven of their last nine matches.
• In four of the previous five face-to-face meetings, the rivals have scored more than 213 points.
• Oklahoma has gone over 110 points in eight previous home games.
• Minnesota has broken the individual total of 101 points in four of the last five games.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Bookmakers' odds for the match

Oklahoma is the clear favorite for the upcoming game. You can bet on the Thunder at odds of 1.32 with the 1XBET bookmaker. A Minnesota victory is priced at 3.40.

The total score is set at 213 points. Bets on TO 213.5 points are accepted at odds of 1.87. The TU 213.5 bet is estimated at 1.93.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves match prediction 23 May 2025

Minnesota has demonstrated during this playoff run that they are a formidable opponent. Also, remember that the Wolves won two out of four games against Oklahoma in the regular season. Let's place a bet here with a plus handicap on the Timberwolves. We'll also take the total over. Chris Finch's team can add to their offense and score more than the 88 points they managed in the first game.

Our main prediction: is Total Over 217 for a coefficient of 1.91 in the bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is Handicap 2 (-8.5) for a coefficient 1.75 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is W2 for a coefficient of 3.40 in the 1xbet bookmaker.