Thunder vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 May 2025
Last updated: May 23, 2025, 12:40AM | Published: May 22, 2025, 2:00PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Paycom Center on Friday, commencing at 10:30am AEST.
Led by the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are up against a Timberwolves team that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Thunder vs Timberwolves game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Oklahoma City vs Minnesota NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 74% chance of winning against the Timberwolves at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Timberwolves: Game 2 Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.30, Timberwolves $3.65
- Line: Thunder -8 ($1.91), Timberwolves +8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 217 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Thunder at $1.30 and the Timberwolves at $3.65.
The Thunder are listed as 8-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Timberwolves (+8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 217 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Timberwolves (+8) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 217-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Thunder vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $3.65 with Bet365
- Line: Timberwolves +8 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 217 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Thunder vs Timberwolves betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Timberwolves to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Thunder vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Timberwolves in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals this Friday is the Thunder winning 112-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Minnesota game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Thunder vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Thunder and Timberwolves in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled to begin at 10:30am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Friday 23 May 2025
- Time: 10:30am AEST
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Minnesota predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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