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Oklahoma vs. Minnesota. NBA Match Prediction
On January 1, the Western Conference leader Oklahoma will host guests from Minnesota. Will the Thunder be able to continue their winning streak, or will the Timberwolves put up a worthy fight? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder
USACurrent form
The Thunder confidently occupy first place in the Western Conference, demonstrating phenomenal form. The team stamps out victories one after another and continues to show stable and spectacular basketball. In the last match, Oklahoma crushed its closest competitor Memphis (130:106).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the star of the game, scoring 35 points and once again proving his status as one of the best players of the season. The Thunder are coming into the game against Minnesota as clear favorites and have every chance to extend their winning streak, especially playing on their home court.
Disqualifications and injuries
Alex Caruso, Adam Flagler, Chet Holmgren and Nikola Topic are out next game with injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Thunder winning streak is now six games.
Tentative lineup: Dort - Williams, Hartenstein - Wallace, Gilgeous-Alexander.
Minnesota Timberwolves
USACurrent form
The Timberwolves are in good shape and have risen to eighth place in the Western Conference thanks to three wins in a row. The team beat Dallas (105:99), Houston (113:112) and San Antonio (112:110), showing a strong-willed and confident game.
Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards continue to be key players for the team, as evidenced by their contributions to recent success. Despite the positive results, the game against the conference leader will be a serious test for Chris Finch men.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Wolves celebrated victory.
Projected lineup: Randle - McDaniels, Gobert - Conley, Edwards.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Oklahoma win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Thunder have won in the first quarter.
1.70Bet 1st quarter: total under 55 points
Only 1 of the last 5 head-to-head games has seen more than 55 points scored in the first quarter.
1.93Tip and bets
Oklahoma continues to impress, demonstrating stability and high efficiency. The Thunder are performing even more confidently at home, which makes them the favorites of the match. However, Minnesota is also gaining momentum and does not plan to give up without a fight.
A dynamic and stubborn confrontation is expected, where the guests will try to impose a fight on the leader. In our opinion, the match will not end in a rout, and Minnesota will be able to demonstrate decent basketball.
Our prediction is Minnesota victory with a handicap of (+9) points for 1.70
Bet on total
We expect a productive confrontation. Oklahoma actively plays in attack, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander consistently shows a high level. Minnesota also has the resources for effective actions in attack, so the total will most likely be broken.
Forecast - total over 214 points for 1.66
Bet on statistics
The guests are in good shape and are capable of showing a decent game in attack. Considering that Oklahoma plays open basketball, Minnesota has every chance to beat its individual total.
Forecast - Minnesota individual total is over 104.5 points for 1.90
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