Timberwolves and Thunder Forecast, Recommendations & Player Propositions, Incorporating Game 2 Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to extend their lead in the Western Conference Final to 2-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with game two taking place on Thursday night. The Thunder, who convincingly won the first game 114-88, are strong home favorites at 7.5 points for the second straight game.
In game one, the Thunder showcased their sharp three-point shooting, hitting 11 of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc (52%). The Timberwolves, on the other hand, struggled mightily with their three-point shots, converting only 15 out of 51 attempts (29%).
For Thursday's contest, the Timberwolves will aim to find success from beyond the arc to narrow the gap against the Thunder. In the regular season, Minnesota boasted a better three-point shooting percentage than Oklahoma City (37.7% vs 37.4%), and they have been more efficient with their long-range shots during the postseason as well (34.3% vs 32.9%).
In addition to their struggles from long range, the Timberwolves were also plagued by turnovers in game one, giving up an inexplicable 13 steals to the Thunder, with Julius Randle accounting for five of those turnovers. If Minnesota can clean up their turnovers in game two, they may have a better chance of keeping pace with the Thunder.
Looking ahead to the player props for game two, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) recorded a game-high 31 points in game one, just half a point shy of his point total. SGA's over/under point total for game two is set at 31.5 points. On the Minnesota side, Anthony Edwards, who scored just 18 points in the game one loss, has a 25.5 point over/under set for game two.
According to the latest odds, the Thunder are 7.5-point home favorites for game two. Minnesota's best ATS price is -112 at both DraftKings and FanDuel, while the Thunder's best ATS price is -105 at BetMGM, Caesars, and bet365.
Gamblers who believe the Thunder will win convincingly once again can look to the moneyline odds, with the longest moneyline odds for a Minnesota win being +245 at FanDuel and the longest moneyline odds for an Oklahoma City win being -290 at DraftKings.
With their game one victory, the Thunder's NBA Championship odds improved to -230, while their odds to win the series moved from around -300 to -650. Minnesota is now a +475 longshot to win the series and a +950 bet to win the NBA title.
The game total ranges from 216.5 to 217.5, and over bettors should take the O 216.5 (-110) at DraftKings, while under bettors should head to BetMGM where they can get U 217.5 at -115.
The tipoff for game two is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Paycom Center on ESPN. The Thunder will look to further solidify their lead in the series, while the Timberwolves will aim to bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Timberwolves plan to improve their three-point shooting in game two, as their efficiency from long range was significantly lower than the Thunder's in game one. Minnesota boasted a higher three-point shooting percentage in the regular season and have been more efficient in the postseason compared to Oklahoma City.
In the first match, the Thunder took advantage of Minnesota's turnovers, with Julius Randle accounting for five of the 13 turnovers committed by the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves may have a better chance of keeping pace with the Thunder if they minimize turnovers in game two.
According to the odds, the Thunder are 7.5-point home favorites for game two, while their best ATS price is -105 at various sports platforms. The best ATS price for the Timberwolves is -112 at both DraftKings and FanDuel.
Gamblers who believe the Thunder will win convincingly again can wager on the moneyline odds, with the longest moneyline odds for a Minnesota win being +245 at FanDuel. In contrast, the longest moneyline odds for an Oklahoma City win are -290 at DraftKings.
The tipoff for game two is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Paycom Center on ESPN. The Thunder aim to extend their lead further in the series, while the Timberwolves will strive to stay in the playoff race.
