The 1-seed Oklahoma City Thunder and the 6-seed Minnesota Timberwolves are set to compete in the first game of the 2025 NBA Western Conference finals on Monday. Minnesota recently overcame the Golden State Warriors in five games during the semifinals, defeating them 121-110 on May 14. Meanwhile, the Thunder triumphed over the Denver Nuggets in seven matches, crushing them 125-93 in Game 7 on Sunday.

Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET from Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center, a venue where the home team boasts an impressive 35-6 record for the regular season. The Thunder are currently favored by 7 points according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, and the over/under for total points scored has risen to 218.5 from an opening line of 212.5. The money line stands at -286 for OKC (bet $286 to win $100) and +230 for Minnesota.

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The Thunder are looking to start strong, especially at home where they are 31-14-2 against the spread. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the team in both points, averaging 29, and assists with 6.4 throughout the playoffs.

On the flip side, the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is having a stellar postseason, averaging 26.5 points, along with eight rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. Julius Randle is also contributing significantly, scoring a team-leading 23.9 points and providing crucial support with 5.9 assists per game.

Key Betting Information:

• Spread: Oklahoma City -7
• Over/Under: 218.5 points
• Money Line: Oklahoma City -286, Minnesota +230

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