The Oklahoma City Thunder, seeded first, are set to challenge the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the third game of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals on Saturday. Having dominated the series with a 2-0 lead, the Thunder secured a 118-103 victory in Game 2.

The match will kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, where the home team excelled with a 25-16 record in the regular season. The latest betting odds indicate that the Thunder are favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under set at 218 points. Oklahoma City has a money line of -149, suggesting a bet of $149 to win $100, whereas the Timberwolves stand at +125, requiring a $100 stake to potentially win $125.

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Key Performers

• Oklahoma City Thunder:

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 38 points, 8 assists in Game 2. Averaging 29.8 points and 6.7 assists in the playoffs.
  • Chet Holmgren & Jalen Williams: Contributed significantly with over 20 points each in recent matches.

• Minnesota Timberwolves:

  • Anthony Edwards: Leading scorer with 26.2 points per game, contributing 32 points in Game 2.
  • Jaden McDaniels: Provides strong scoring and defensive play, with 15.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.

Betting Insights

• Oklahoma City has won both games in the series by a margin of at least 15 points.
• They boast a healthy spread of 57-32-4 when favored and 25-18-2 away from home.
• Minnesota’s statistics show a record of 3-1-1 against the spread as home underdogs.

For full betting details and predictions, visit SportsLine.

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Betting Odds

Category	Odds
Spread	Oklahoma City -2.5
Over/Under	218 points
Money Line	Oklahoma City -149, Minnesota +125
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