The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a crucial must-win mode as they return home for Game 3 after the Oklahoma City Thunder took the first two matches at their home ground. Starters Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert have been significant contributors during the postseason and will need to excel again as they welcome Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET.

NBA Player Props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 3:

• Aaron Wiggins Over 4.5 points (+100): The model anticipates Wiggins scoring six points on Saturday based on his season average of 11.1 points.

• Julius Randle Over 25.5 points + rebounds (-106): Randle has exceeded this total in nine of 12 postseason games.

• Rudy Gobert Over 6.5 points (+105): Expected to perform better at home, Gobert averaged 12.9 points at home compared to 11.1 on the road.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, yielding substantial returns for $100 players over the last several seasons. Leveraging data insights from analysts like Stephen Oh can help in making strategic betting choices. For this weekend, consider these props for your betting strategy as the odds may fluctuate rapidly.