The Minnesota Timberwolves have had an ugly January, but much of that consternation would be wiped away with an upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight.
While Minnesota is at a scheduling disadvantage, OKC is a bit shorthanded.
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My Thunder vs. Timberwolves predictions see a path for Minnesota’s best player to attack.
Let’s break down my NBA picks for Thursday, January 29.
Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis, with the game airing on Prime Video.
Thunder vs Timberwolves prediction
Thunder vs Timberwolves best bet: Anthony Edwards Over 25.5 points (-125)
Even though Anthony Edwards has been managing some foot pain, he has cleared this prop in three of his last five games.
Frankly, this prop is at least a bucket lower than usual for Edwards, a nod to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s defense. But he has still scored at least 30 points in three of his last six games against OKC and cleared this prop in a fourth.
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Edwards often finds things tougher against Alex Caruso, whose disciplined on-ball pressure disrupts drives without sending opponents to the line, a Thunder staple.
But with Caruso ruled out due to a right adductor strain, Edwards should see a few more clear paths to the basket. And a few more clear paths to the basket should get Edwards into a rhythm that should clear 30 points tonight.
Thunder vs Timberwolves same-game parlay
The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the spread in both meetings against Oklahoma City this season, partly because both those games fell short of their totals.
Thunder vs Timberwolves SGP
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Anthony Edwards Over 25.5 points
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Our “from downtown” SGP: SGA erratic from the perimeter
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 1-of-8 from long range in his last three games, part of falling short of this modest prop in 13 of his last 18 games.
Thunder vs Timberwolves SGP
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Anthony Edwards Over 25.5 points
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 1.5 three-pointers
Thunder vs Timberwolves odds
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Spread: Thunder -6.5 | Timberwolves +6.5
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Moneyline: Thunder -240 | Timberwolves +195
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Over/Under: Over 224.5 | Under 224.5
Thunder vs Timberwolves betting trend to know
The Timberwolves are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games against the Thunder. Find more NBA betting trends for Thunder vs. Timberwolves.
How to watch Thunder vs Timberwolves
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Location |
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
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Date |
Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
9:30 p.m. ET |
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TV |
Prime Video |
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