Thunder vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks and NBA Conference Finals Game 3

The Oklahoma City Thunder are up 2-0 in the Western Conference finals and head to Minnesota as three-point favorites for Saturday’s Game 3 with the total set at 218. Despite back-to-back blowout wins, the NBA line remains tight, giving value to bettors as Game 3 tips Saturday at 8:30 pm ET at Target Center.

Thunder vs Timberwolves NBA Finals Prediction

Oklahoma City is simply out-executing Minnesota in every phase, especially in the midrange, where it is shooting 63% through two games. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way and the Timberwolves frustrated and flat, expect another clinical performance and a winning day with our NBA expert prop picks.

Thunder 112, Timberwolves 103

Thunder vs Timberwolves Best Player Props Today

• Jalen Williams Over 20.5 Points (-118)

Jalen Williams is averaging 23.3 points per gaNBA expert prop picksme in the playoffs and has quietly become Oklahoma City’s most consistent secondary scorer. Williams is feasting in 1-on-1s and open looks, as the Timberwolves are selling out to slow Shai. He’s cleared this number in three of his last four and tops my list of NBA prop bets today.

• Rudy Gobert Under 6.5 Points (-117)

Rudy Gobert has been nearly invisible offensively against Oklahoma City’s pressure and small-ball switches. With just 6.5 points as the line, it’s clear expectations are low, and still worth fading. Heck, Gobert only has seven points combined in this entire series so far. This pick can be added to our current list of NBA parlay bets today.

• Naz Reid Over 11.5 Points (-108)

Naz Reid has been one of the few Timberwolves showing an offensive pulse, averaging nearly 14 points per game over his last five and getting increased looks with Julius Randle struggling. This would make a good addition to our current NBA same game parlay picks today.

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Thunder vs Timberwolves Moneyline Pick

With back-to-back 15+-point wins, the Thunder have proven they’re the better team and the more composed one.

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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 23, 2025

Even on the road, Oklahoma City’s defense and turnover edge (league-best +6 differential) gives it the edge straight up.

Bet On Thunder ML (-145)

Thunder vs Timberwolves Spread Pick

Oklahoma City’s +12.7 scoring margin is best in the NBA, and it has covered both games in this series in dominant fashion. Minnesota’s been average ATS overall, and its best shooters are getting outplayed. Until the Timberwolves show fight, keep riding Oklahoma City.

Bet On Thunder -3 (-110)

Thunder vs Timberwolves Over/Under Pick

Despite both teams struggling from deep, Oklahoma City’s pace and midrange dominance keep pushing totals higher than expected. But Game 3 in a desperate spot usually slows things down. Minnesota needs to grind to have any shot.

Bet On Thunder vs Timberwolves Under 218 (-110)

Thunder vs Timberwolves How To Watch

• Game: Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (0-2)
• Date/Time: Saturday, May 24, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
• Thunder vs Timberwolves Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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