Timberwolves vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 30, 2026, 2:40AM | Published: Jan 29, 2026, 4:00PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, commencing at 1:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are up against a Thunder side that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Aaron Wiggins.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Thunder game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Minnesota vs Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 69% chance of defeating the Timberwolves at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Target Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $2.75, Thunder $1.48
- Line: Timberwolves +5.5 ($1.91), Thunder -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 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 Timberwolves at $2.75 and the Thunder at $1.48.
The Timberwolves are 5.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 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 bookies have got it right and both the Timberwolves and the Thunder have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 227.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.48 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Timberwolves vs Thunder predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Thunder at Target Center on Friday is the Thunder winning 115-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Oklahoma City game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Timberwolves vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Timberwolves and Thunder at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 1:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Friday 30 January 2026
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Oklahoma City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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