Venue & Game Info
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Tipoff: 8:00 PM CT
Capacity: ~18,200
Broadcast: ESPN / Bally Sports North / Bally Sports Oklahoma
Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Karl-Anthony Towns (C) – ankle soreness, questionable
Jaden McDaniels (F) – wrist injury, out
Anthony Edwards (G/F) – healthy, expected to start
Oklahoma City Thunder:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G) – healthy, expected to start
Chet Holmgren (C) – minor back tightness, probable
Josh Giddey (G) – healthy, expected to start
Key Player Matchups
Anthony Edwards (MIN) vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): Two of the league’s premier young guards, both averaging 25+ PPG.
Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN, if active) vs. Chet Holmgren (OKC): Stretch big vs. rim-protecting rookie star.
Rudy Gobert (MIN) vs. Chet Holmgren/Jaylin Williams (OKC): Defensive anchor vs. versatile frontcourt.
Team Recent Form
Minnesota Timberwolves:
W vs Denver (112–108)
L vs Golden State (118–110)
W vs Sacramento (120–115)
L vs Phoenix (124–117)
W vs Portland (109–102)
Form: 3–2 in last 5, inconsistent but competitive.
Oklahoma City Thunder:
W vs Dallas (124–118)
W vs Miami (106–102)
W vs Boston (115–108)
W vs Chicago (120–109)
W vs Houston (119–104)
Form: 5–0 in last 5, riding a 12-game winning streak.
Series History
Thunder lead all-time series 72–44.
Oklahoma City won 3 of 4 meetings in the 2024–25 season.
Last meeting: Thunder 118–110 win in Minneapolis (March 2025).
Betting Trends
Thunder are 8–2 ATS in last 10 games.
Timberwolves are 5–5 ATS in last 10 games.
Thunder games trend over (fast pace, elite offense).
Timberwolves games trend under (defense-first with Gobert).
Projected Score: Oklahoma City Thunder 118 – Minnesota Timberwolves 108
Reasoning: Oklahoma City’s balanced attack and home-court advantage should control the game. Minnesota’s upset potential hinges on Towns’ availability and Edwards’ scoring explosion, but OKC’s depth and current form make them strong favorites.
Final Take: Expect Oklahoma City to extend its winning streak at Paycom Center. Minnesota will compete, but the Thunder’s elite offense and defensive versatility make them the clear betting favorite.
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves 227
Oklahoma City Thunder – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025
