Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 19

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
• Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: Amazon Prime Video

The Oklahoma City Thunder (25-2) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-10) after winning eight home road in a row. The Thunder are favored by 7 points in the matchup, which begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19, 2025. The matchup has an over/under set at 233.5 points.

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (55.1%)

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Thunder are 15-12-0 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 10-17-0 this year.
• This season, Thunder games have hit the over 15 times.
• The Timberwolves have hit the over 48.1% of the time this season (13 of 27 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Oklahoma City has fared better when playing at home, covering eight times in 14 home games, and seven times in 13 road games.
• In terms of point totals, the Thunder hit the over more consistently at home, as they've exceeded the total eight times in 14 opportunities this season (57.1%). In away games, they have hit the over seven times in 13 opportunities (53.8%).
• This year, Minnesota is 5-9-0 at home against the spread (.357 winning percentage). Away, it is 5-8-0 ATS (.385).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Timberwolves' games have finished above the over/under at home (35.7%, five of 14) than away (61.5%, eight of 13).

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's numbers on the season are 32.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.4 assists per contest, shooting 55.9% from the floor and 43.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.2 made treys.
• Chet Holmgren averages 18.9 points, 8 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
• Ajay Mitchell is averaging 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Isaiah Hartenstein averages 12.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists, shooting 66.5% from the field (third in league).
• Cason Wallace's numbers on the season are 8.3 points, 3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 made treys.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle averages 23 points for the Timberwolves, plus 7.2 boards and 5.7 assists.
• The Timberwolves get 28.7 points per game from Anthony Edwards, plus 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
• The Timberwolves are getting 11.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Rudy Gobert.
• Naz Reid's numbers on the season are 14 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He is making 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 38.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.4 triples.
• Per game, Jaden McDaniels gives the Timberwolves 15.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 1 block.

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