<p>At 8:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in a Northwest Division matchup. The Thunder are favored by 7.5 points and have won 11 straight games. The Timberwolves are 17-14 and have won three in a row.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Paycom Center and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line for this game is 216 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-115 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Timberwolves Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 112-110 win over the Spurs on Sunday, the Timberwolves improved to 17-14. Despite being favored by six points, Minnesota didn’t cover the spread, winning by just two. The total points of 222.5 exceeded the over/under line of 216.5.</p> <p>The game featured big swings, with the Spurs going on a 10-0 run early. Minnesota responded by dominating the 2nd quarter, outscoring San Antonio 32-12. The teams entered the 4th quarter tied at 82, and the Timberwolves edged out the Spurs 30-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their win over the Spurs, the Timberwolves shot just 43% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 25% of their threes with 11 makes. Donte DiVincenzo was a bright spot, connecting on 5 threes at a 50% rate and leading the team with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.</p> <p>DiVincenzo scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Rudy Gobert contributed 17 points and 15 rebounds, scoring 5 points in the final period, while Julius Randle added 6 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 1st and 3rd quarter, the Timberwolves' defense held strong in the 2nd, allowing just 12 points, which helped them secure a 112-110 win over the Spurs. Minnesota limited San Antonio to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves were particularly effective at defending the three, holding the Spurs to 28% from beyond the arc with just 11 made threes. They also grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards, while recording 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Thunder Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 26-5 this season with a dominant 130-106 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -8 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 236, just over the 233.5 line.</p> <p>A key moment came early when the Thunder went on a 12-0 run, turning an 11-4 deficit into a 16-11 lead. They then took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Memphis 42-19. Heading into the 4th with a 102-74 lead, Oklahoma City eased off, allowing the Grizzlies to win the final quarter 32-28.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder to a win over the Grizzlies, scoring 35 points with 12 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. He shot 73.7% from the field and added 7 assists. Ajay Mitchell contributed 17 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%, while Aaron Wiggins added 16 points, 9 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Oklahoma City shot 50.5% from the field, with 14 made threes at a 31.8% clip. Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein each scored 12 points, with Williams adding 6 points in the 1st and 2nd quarters. Isaiah Joe also added 11 points, with 6 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Thunder's defense tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19 points, helping them secure a 130-106 win over the Grizzlies. Oklahoma City also held Memphis to 24 points in the 3rd quarter, though they allowed 32 in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Thunder limited the Grizzlies to 38% shooting, including just 27% from beyond the arc, where Memphis made 14 threes. Oklahoma City sent the Grizzlies to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws. The Thunder also recorded 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p>

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