As the new year approaches, sports fans are eagerly waiting for a thrilling match! On Tuesday, December 31, the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-14) will travel to the Paycom Center to face the formidable Oklahoma City Thunder (26-5).
Both teams enter this game in good spirits, with Minnesota looking to record a fourth straight victory, while Oklahoma City is in great shape with an impressive ten-game winning streak. The Timberwolves won a convincing victory against the Spurs in Minneapolis, while the Thunder triumphed over the Memphis Grizzlies on their floor.
Currently, the Timberwolves are 8-8 on the road, with a positive point differential of +2. In contrast, the Thunder have dominated at home, posting a remarkable 9-1 record in their last ten games at Paycom Center.
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Prepare for this encounter by diving into all the essential information: recent team statistics, individual player performances and betting odds previews that could influence your betting strategy. Our team of experts provides forecasts, picks and best bets derived from industry-leading modeling tools.
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The latest odds for this Tuesday indicate:
- Implied points total for the Timberwolves: 107.12
- Implied point total for the Thunder: 111.03
Sports betting fans should explore NBC Sports' live odds tool to discover the most competitive lines offered by sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM!
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Our analytical model interprets aspects such as recent performance and head-to-head matchups to provide projections on moneylines, spreads and over/under betting for every NBA game.
Once the model is completed, you will find its predictions alongside the latest betting lines, giving you greater confidence in your bets.
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According to our model, here are the top betting recommendations for the Timberwolves vs. Timberwolves match. Thunder:
- The Thunder have won 12 of their last 14 home games against division opponents.
- The average combined score (219.8) in the Thunder's last five games exceeds the current game total set at 216.3.
- Oklahoma City has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
- In contrast, the Timberwolves have emerged victorious in four of their last five away games against other Western Conference rivals.
For more detailed trends and statistics regarding the spread, money line and totals for each game today, check out the NBA Top Trends tool available through NBC Sports!
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