Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for Friday, December 19, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/19/2025, 12:10 AM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night at Target Center, with Oklahoma City 24–2 overall and first in the Western Conference. The Thunder will be completing a back-to-back after playing at home Thursday versus the LA Clippers. Minnesota is 17–10 and seventh in the West following a home loss to Memphis. Build your bankroll with our free NBA picks.

Thunder vs Timberwolves Game Information

Tipoff: 8:30 PM ET
Date: December 19, 2025
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV: Prime Video

Oklahoma City Thunder Preview

Oklahoma City averages 123.1 points per game while allowing 106.3, paced offensively by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s scoring and playmaking. Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with an average of 32.4 points per game and also leads the team in assists at 6.4 per contest. Jalen Williams is the second-leading scorer, averaging 17.3 points per game, giving Oklahoma City consistent perimeter production.

The Thunder are averaging 44.8 rebounds, 10.3 steals, and 5.3 blocks per game. Isaiah Hartenstein leads the team in rebounding, averaging 10.6 boards per game, while Cason Wallace leads Oklahoma City in steals at 2.3 per contest. Chet Holmgren leads the Thunder in blocks, averaging 1.5 per game. As a team, Oklahoma City is shooting 50% from the field and averaging 37.6% from three-point range.

Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

Minnesota averages 119.8 points per game while allowing 114.6, with the offense centered around Anthony Edwards. Edwards leads the Timberwolves in scoring, averaging 28.7 points per game while shooting 50.0% from the field and 41.6% from three-point range. Julius Randle is the second-leading scorer at 23.1 points per game and also leads Minnesota in assists, averaging 5.8 per contest.

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The Timberwolves are averaging 43.5 rebounds, 8.3 steals, and 4.9 blocks per game. Rudy Gobert leads Minnesota in rebounds at 10.3 per game and blocks at 1.4, while Jaden McDaniels leads the team in steals, averaging 1.2 per game. Minnesota is shooting 48.7% from the field and averaging 38.0% from three-point range.

Thunder vs Timberwolves Prediction

Oklahoma City’s scoring balance and pressure defense create matchup advantages against a Minnesota team that relies heavily on its two scorers. The Thunder will maintain strong play at both ends of the court, which will enable OKC to control the game, even when playing on the road. Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder win and cover ATS, 115–104. Betting on sports and on the Thunder is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Timberwolves with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Timberwolves vs Thunder you are using the BetMGM bonus code.