The Minnesota Timberwolves aim to bounce back as they face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third game of their 2025 NBA Western Conference finals series on Saturday. After a solid victory on Thursday, where they won 118-103, the Thunder, ranked first in the West with a record of 68-14, are looking to advance to the NBA finals for the first time since 2012. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves, seeded sixth at 49-33, have not yet made it to the finals.

The game will commence at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The teams have matched up evenly during the regular season, with a split of four meetings. According to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the Thunder are the favorite at 2.5 points, with a total points line set at 218. Oklahoma City’s money line is -149 (bet $149 to win $100), whereas Minnesota is at +125 (risking $100 to win $125).

Before you settle on any picks for Timberwolves vs. Thunder, check out the NBA predictions from SportsLine’s Matt Severance, who has a stellar record of 161-90-1 on his recent NBA selections, bringing in over 31 units.

Why the Thunder Can Cover

Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been exceptional during the series. He scored 38 points in the Game 2 win and has been consistently delivering strong performances. In contrast, forward Jalen Williams provides significant support on offense, recently achieving a double-double.

Why the Timberwolves Can Cover

Anthony Edwards has been instrumental for Minnesota, averaging nearly a double-double in the playoffs, while Julius Randle adds to the team’s offense with consistent scoring each game.

How to Make Thunder vs. Timberwolves Picks

Severance has made a confident pick on the Timberwolves vs. Thunder matchup. He leans towards the under on the total points but has insights into a crucial X-factor that will impact the spread. Discover more about this analysis before placing your bets.