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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder Game 2 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (May 22)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 2 line for points is 213.5.
- Anthony Edwards will play Game 2.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 14 free throws in Game 1.
The Thunder demolished the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the West Finals, 114-88. Everything was fine for the guests until the middle of the third quarter, when OKC shifted into a higher gear and made a 54-28 series.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, May 23, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- How to Watch: ESPN
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 2 Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | +260 | +7.5 | 213.5 |
| Thunder | -320 | -7.5 | 213.5 |
Game Preview
The Timberwolves allowed 54 points in the last quarter and a half to lose the first game of the Conference Finals. They nearly lost Anthony Edwards, too, due to an early injury, but he came back to finish the game with 18 points and 9 boards.
Julius Randle had 28 points and 8 boards, but the Timberwolves’ bench was terrible. Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, and Nickell Alexander-Walker combined for 21 points, shooting 7-for-36 from the field.
On the other hand, OKC was very rational when it came to shooting: 41-for-82 from the field and 11-for-21 for three. Shai scored 31 points, going to the line 14 times and getting some pretty ridiculous calls. It seems that the officials will still reward his foul-bating moves.
SGA also posted nine assists and five boards. Jalen Williams scored 19 points, had 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals playing hard defense. The Thunder had 13 steals compared to just five that the guests had.
Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder Head to Head
The two units met four times during the regular season, and the result was 2-2. OKC won Game 1 of the West finals, 114-88.
Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder Predictions
We are going with UNDER 213.5 points in this one. If Game 1 was below that line, Game 2 has a high chance of ending like that as well. Why? The Timberwolves’ defense fell apart in the last 12 minutes, allowing 38 points. They can’t be much worse than that, plus this game will have high stakes, meaning that they have to be better on the defensive side. OKC’s defense is excellent, and there’s not much to add about that.
- Free NBA picks: Under 213.5 points
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