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Heading into this early season contest, the Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1) in Oklahoma City on Sunday, October 23 at Paycom Center. Still in the early part of the season, each of these teams will of course be in search of a win in this game as they look to set the pace for the rest of the year. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM CT, so make sure to place your bets and tune in!
For context surrounding Sunday’s early-season matchup, how have the Thunder and the Timberwolves performed against each other in the past?
So far this season, these squads have competed in one matchup and the Thunder lost to the T-Wolves. In their previous meeting this past Wednesday, the score was 115-108 in favor of the T-Wolves. In that game, the Thunder had a 45.45% field goal percentage and a 31.11% three pointer percentage, whereas the Timberwolves had a 43.18% field goal percentage and shot 26.32% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Oklahoma totaled 57 rebounds and 22 assists while Minnesota wound up with 55 boards and 25 assists.
Betting Preview for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Game on October 23 2022
Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
When: Sunday, October 23, 2022
Betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves
Record: 1-1 | Northwest Division Standing: 4
The Minnesota Timberwolves have experienced a bit of a mixed bag with regard to wins and losses lately and are currently in 8th place in the conference. In their most recent game they beat the Detroit Pistons, 111-101, due to a huge push from star player Karl-Anthony Towns, the team evaded defeat. To that end, Towns tallied 22 points (60.0 FG%) and 11 rebounds and Jarrett Culver had 10 points (50.0 FG%) and 10 rebounds. Check out our analysis below to learn how this performance has influenced their odds for the upcoming game against Oklahoma on Sunday.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Timberwolves have no injured players ruled out.
Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
Record: 0-1 | Northwest Division Standing: 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder outplayed the Charlotte Hornets in their most recent game on Saturday, 107-109, due to a steady contribution from George Hill and Darius Bazley. Hill came up with 21 points (88.89 FG%), whereas Darius Bazley chipped in 15 points (58.33 FG%) and 10 rebounds. The Thunder are in the last position in the division and currently 12th in the conference. Be sure to review our evaluation of the odds for Sunday’s game further down and consider how the team’s recent form could influence their meeting versus Minnesota.
Absences and Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Thunder are lacking Jalen Williams (Eye).
T-Wolves vs Thunder | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder (+245) at FanDuel
Entering this game, the Minnesota Timberwolves are considered the favorite. The team comes into this matchup sporting a winning percentage of 60% in the last 10 games (six wins and four losses) while the winning percentage of the Oklahoma City Thunder on the other hand, is lower at 50% in the last 10 games (a record of five wins and five losses).
Over/Under Pick: Over 225.5 Total Points (-110) at Pointsbet
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be over 225.5.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have logged an average of 111.4 points a game in the 10 games since April 7, although their average per game while playing at home has been higher at 116.2. Alternatively, the Minnesota Timberwolves have recorded 114.9 points per game over their last 10 games, even though while playing away their per game average has been higher at 118.0.
Spread Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +7.5 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Oklahoma City Thunder will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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