Thursday Same Game Parlay Thunder vs Timberwolves | NBA Best Bets Today
John Canady
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The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the road for a matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the final game before the All-Star break. OKC enters this battle with a league-best record of 44-9, while the Timberwolves continue slowly climbing the standings over the last month. However, Minnesota will have to dig deep to snap their two-game losing streak, with the Thunder trying to close the first half of the season as the only team without double-digit losses.
Nonetheless, with all eyes on this marquee matchup, here’s a four-leg same-game parlay that could kick off your weekend correctly.
Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Thunder vs Timberwolves
- Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minnesota) | Date: Thursday, Feb. 13
- Where to Watch: TNT/truTV/Max | Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Spread: Thunder -8, Moneyline: Thunder -310, Total: 222
Thunder vs Timberwolves +2885 SGP
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3+ Threes Made (+180)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander entered this season with high expectations and he’s delivered up to this point averaging 32.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and six assists per game.
- The Kentucky product is shooting 35.8% from beyond the arc on the season while averaging 5.8 attempts from three per game.
- In each of his last three games, Gilgeous-Alexander has made 3+ threes.
Anthony Edwards 30+ Points Scored (+115)
- Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.5 points and shooting 44.2% from field goal range and 41.8% from three entering this matchup.
- As of late, the former No. 1 pick has turned it up a notch with three 40-point games in his last four matchups and six 30+ point games in his previous nine games.
- With a showdown against the top seed on the table, expect the Timberwolves star to take the challenge head-on during Thursday’s battle.
Jalen Williams 20+ Points Scored (+100)
- Jalen Williams has developed into the reliable second option for SGA, which the Thunder hoped he could become when they drafted him. Averaging 21 points per game on the season, mixed with his ability to be a two-way star, earns him a career-high 32.6 minutes per night.
- The more minutes the forward gets, the more opportunities on offense.
- Williams will likely be asked to be more aggressive in a game where the T-Wolves prioritize taking the ball out of Gilgeous-Alexander’s hands.
Timberwolves ML +235
- As mentioned above, this is the last game before the All-Star break. Many people refer to these games as traps, especially with a team in the Thunder’s position heading on the road for the last game after a very successful first half of the season.
- If OKC enters this battle just slightly behind the eight ball, the Timberwolves can take advantage of it and pull out a much-needed win to enter All-Star weekend with confidence.
- In their first matchup of the season, the T-Wolves fell to the Thunder by only eight points in Oklahoma City behind a 40-point night from Gilgeous-Alexander. Minnesota has some favorable matchups, which they could rely on to steal a win as the underdogs.
- The Thunder’s injury report seemingly continues to add key pieces to it ahead of tonight’s tip-off.
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