Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

The Oklahoma City Thunder will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The game will start at 9:30 PM and can be watched on Amaz. The Thunder have a strong record of 38-10 and are leading the Western Conference. Their recent performance includes a win against the New Orleans Pelicans, 104-95.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a record of 29-19, putting them in the sixth spot in the Western Conference. They come into this game with a two-game winning streak, having defeated the Dallas Mavericks 118-105 in their last outing. Both teams are part of the Northwest Division, making this an important game for division standings.

Thunder vs Timberwolves Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Venue: Target Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Thunder Spread: -6.0 (-111)
  • Timberwolves Spread: +6.0 (-110)
  • Thunder MoneyLine: -228
  • Timberwolves MoneyLine: +189
  • Over/Under: 225.5 (-110)

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder are having a strong season with a top-ranked offense. They score 120.5 points per game, which is the highest in the league. Their field goal percentage is 49.0, ranking them third.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team with 32.0 points per game. Chet Holmgren also contributes with 17.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. However, the team faces injury challenges with players like Alex Caruso and Jalen Williams out.

The Thunder’s defense is also impressive, allowing only 107.6 points per game. They are first in field goal percentage allowed at 43.0. Despite their defensive strengths, they struggle with three-pointers allowed, ranking 26th in the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown strength in their recent games. They secured a 118-105 win against the Dallas Mavericks. Julius Randle led with 31 points and Naz Reid added 23 points.

Anthony Edwards is a key player for the Timberwolves. He averages 29.4 points per game and has a field goal percentage of 49.6%. Edwards also contributes with 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

The Timberwolves rank 5th in points per game with 119.0. Their field goal percentage is also 5th at 48.1%. On defense, they allow 114.1 points per game, ranking 11th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Thunder are favored by 6.0 points against the Timberwolves. Oklahoma City scores 120.5 points per game and allows 107.6, while Minnesota scores 119.0 and allows 114.1. Given these stats, the Thunder should cover the spread, with a projected score of 121-110.

The over/under line is set at 225.5. The combined average points scored by both teams is 239.5, indicating a likely high-scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over, with a projected total score of 231.