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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 31)

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  • Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder spectacle will mark the NBA New Year’s Eve program.
  • Minnesota Timberwolves have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-110.
  • OKC Thunder has the best defense in the NBA, allowing just 103.2 points per game.

These two teams are potential rivals in the NBA Western Conference finals this year. They are loaded with potential and superstars, so it’s no wonder NBA TV decided to air their matchup on New Year’s Eve.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday, December 31, 8 pm ET
  • Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • How To Watch: NBA TV

NBA Regular Season Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Minnesota Timberwolves+250+7.5216.5
OKC Thunder-300-7.5216.5
*waiting for the odds to be updated

Game Preview

The Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs in Minneapolis, 112-110, for their third win in a row. Donte DiVincenzo was the hero of the game, for having 26 points, a team-high, and hitting one free throw, which eventually set up the final result of this one.

This was Minnesota’s third win in a row, all three on the road. Before the Spurs, the Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-99 and the Houston Rockets 113-112.

OKC Thunder demolished the Memphis Grizzlies in the battle of the Western Conference’s top two seeds. Ja Morant didn’t play for the Grizzlies, and that was immediately felt as the hosts blew away their opponents from Tennessee, 130-106.

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Mark Daigneault’s boys play the best defense in the NBA, allowing only 103.2 points per game, the fewest in the league.

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Head to Head

This is the first of four matchups this year.

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction

With the way the Thunder play defense, this game won’t bring too many points. Don’t forget the Timberwolves also know how to tighten up the situation. After all, they have the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert, under the rim. That’s why we pick Under 215.5 points in this one.

  • Free NBA pick: Under 215.5 points
Nikola Velickovic
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