The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves are set for a pivotal Game 4 in the 2025 Western Conference Finals on Memorial Day at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Thunder currently lead the series 2-1, but the Timberwolves made a strong comeback with a decisive 143-101 victory in Game 3. Historically, the home team has performed well, averaging a 27.7-point win margin in the series.
Despite the Timberwolves’ momentum, the Thunder are favored by 3.5 points as per the latest betting forecasts. The betting line is narrowing, now at Oklahoma City -3, with public support closely divided at 54% for the Thunder and 46% for the Timberwolves.
In NHL news, the defending Stanley Cup winners, the Florida Panthers, aim for their third consecutive trip to the finals as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers have outperformed the Hurricanes in the series thus far, scoring a remarkable 16 goals to just 4.
Today’s Top Betting Model Picks
- NBA: Timberwolves +3
- NHL: Hurricanes +160
- MLB: Jameson Taillon Under 6.5 strikeouts (-154)
Parlay odds at FanDuel: +718
The Thunder’s previous game saw the Timberwolves’ defense shine, as they forced 14 turnovers and limited the Thunder to a shooting accuracy of 40.7%. Edwards made a notable impact with 30 points, showcasing extraordinary shooting efficiency.
For the Hurricanes, the betting odds suggest they could avoid elimination against the Panthers, despite their struggles in the series. The simulations indicate higher chances of winning compared to what the odds reflect.
Expert Recommendations:
- MLB: Yankees -1.5 against the Angels
- NBA: Anthony Edwards Under 28.5 Total Points
- Horse Racing: Santa Anita Pick 3
