Thunder vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds, line: Proven model reveals NBA picks for matchup on Thursday, January 29

The two teams who met in last season's Western Conference Finals will get reacquainted on Thursday's NBA schedule as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Minnesota Timberwolves. OKC (38-10) won that West Finals series in five games and is coming off a 104-95 victory over New Orleans on Tuesday. Minnesota (29-19) has won back-to-back outings, most recently defeating Dallas, 118-105, on Wednesday. These teams have alternated wins and losses over their last eight regular-season matchups, with the Wolves prevailing in the last meeting. Guard Jalen Williams (hamstring) is out for Oklahoma City. Mike Conley (back) is out for Minnesota, while Rudy Gobert (ankle) is questionable.

Tipoff is at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis. The latest Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds have OKC as 6.5-point favorites per DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 228.5. 

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