Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 2/24/25, 2:15 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 2/24/25 at 2:28 AM in NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder face off once again on Monday night in the second leg of their home-and-home series. The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back after dropping the first game of the series, as they continue to battle for positioning in the Western Conference. Currently sitting in seventh place, they are just half a game away from moving out of the play-in tournament. Meanwhile, the Thunder have been dominant this season, winning eight of their last nine games and holding the second-best record in the NBA. They lead the Western Conference by a comfortable 9.5-game margin.

Oklahoma City has thrived on both ends of the floor, ranking fifth in the conference in scoring with an average of 118.1 points per game. They have been efficient from the field, shooting 47.5% overall and 36% from three-point range while making 14 three-pointers and 16.2 free throws per game. Their ball security has also been a major factor in their success, as they lead the NBA with a 2.24 assist-to-turnover ratio, committing just 11.2 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Thunder have been just as impressive, leading the league in points allowed at 104.9 per game while holding opponents to 43.1% shooting from the field and 33% from deep.