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2022 NBA Handicapping
(13-15) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (11-17)
Date: Friday, December 16th, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
NBA Moneyline Odds: Timberwolves +105 | Thunder -120 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: OKC -1.5
NBA Betting Total: 231.5
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The road Timberwolves come into this one off a 99-88 loss to the LA Clippers. They entered that one as 7-point road underdogs and failed to cover for the third game in as many outings—their seventh time failing to cover in their last 10.
The home Thunder come into this one off a 110-108 loss to the Miami. Heat. They entered that one as 3-point home underdogs and covered for the second game in as many outings—their seventh time covering in their last 10.
On the year, Minnesota is 10-18 against the spread while Oklahoma City is 17-11.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing Thursday evening, December 15. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Friday, December 15.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Season Stats
On the year, Minnesota is scoring 114.3 points per contest, which puts the team in 12th.
In terms of advanced stats, the Timberwolves score 109.1 points per 100 possessions. That number ranks 20th as of this writing.
Defensively, this groups allows 116.1 points per night, putting them in 24th.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Minnesota gives up 110.5 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 18th on the year.
Injury Report
As of this writing, the Timberwolves list Jordan McLaughin, Taurean Green and Karl-Anthony Towns as OUT.
Rudy Gobert and D’Angelo Russell are listed as Questionable.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Season Stats
On the season, Oklahoma City scores 115.5 points per night—a number that ranks No. 8.
When looking at the advanced stats, you see they’re scoring 109.4 points per 100 possessions, which puts them in 17th.
Defensively, Oklahoma City is giving up 117.4 points per night. That number ranks No. 28 in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Thunder give up 110.4 points per 100 possessions, putting them in No. 17th across the Association.
Injury Report
On the injury report, Oklahoma City lists Ousmane Dieng, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Kenrich Williams and Chet Holmgren as OUT.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Timberwolves are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Timberwolves are 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City.
- Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
- Under is 5-0 in Timberwolves last 5 Friday games.
- Under is 6-2 in Timberwolves last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Free Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Prediction:
These two teams have already faced off three times during the 2022-23 regular season, making Friday the final time they’ll see each other see each other during the campaign.
So far, Minnesota owns the season series 2-1 with wins back on October 19 (opening night) in Minnesota and October 23 in OKC. The Thunder win took place on December 3 in Minnesota.
In this case, I like the underdog. The Timberwolves don’t offer much confidence at the moment without Towns—and please, please keep an eye on the status of both Gobert and Russell before making your final decision. But this group has a lot more to play for, and the Thunder, when it comes down to it, are only interested in ping-pong balls and losses (as far as the organization is concerned).
Even considering Minnesota’s recent stretch, I’m surprised they’re underdogs at all in this one.
Give this to the road timberwolves both against the spread and straight up in a low-scoring, ugly Friday night affair.
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