Minnesota @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

As it relates to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 116.6 points per game measures as the 8th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Minnesota is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Timberwolves are away from home, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most 3-pointers per game in the league this year (2.6). The 7th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cason Wallace will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production in all stat categories.

Rudy Gobert has been on the court for 33.5 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 15 games as the road team when it comes to shot attempts from downtown. The Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The showdown with Isaiah Hartenstein in regard to getting to the free-throw line ranks in just the 87th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs attempting a monstrous 4.1 free throws per game this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Williams slots into the 88th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 2.6 fouls per game this year. The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a challenging one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PFs this year (14.5). The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on field goals (worst in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, resulting in a challenging matchup. The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaden McDaniels slots into the 75th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 29.8 minutes per game this year. The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 15 games as the road team when it comes to shot attempts from downtown. The Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). Jaden McDaniels has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 16.7% higher than he's put through the net overall this season while on the road. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SFs have attempted 4.2 foul shots per game (7th-highest in the league) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, easily managing to draw fouls.

The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 15 games as the road team when it comes to shot attempts from downtown. The matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder is a favorable one for three-point attempts; opposing starting PGs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.7). The Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). Mike Conley has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 12.2% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.2 foul shots per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Among all players in the NBA, Isaiah Joe ranks in the 84th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, totaling 5.9 per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 116.6 points per game measures as the 8th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 7th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Isaiah Joe will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally increases player production for all stats.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games on the road. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 5thworst in in the league when playing away from home with a mere 9.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Donte DiVincenzo will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to decrease player production in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the league, Luguentz Dort slots into the 82nd percentile for threes sunk, posting 2.1 per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 116.6 points per game measures as the 8th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 7th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luguentz Dort figures to see a spike in production in all facets of the game in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games on the road. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 5thworst in in the league when playing away from home with a mere 9.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.9 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the NBA). Anthony Edwards ought to suffer a drop-off in output for all stats as a result of being on the road in this matchup.

Among all players in the league, Isaiah Hartenstein ranks in the 77th percentile for shots hit, logging a whopping 5.4 per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 116.6 points per game measures as the 8th-highest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The number of shot attempts from the field against Rudy Gobert has been quite high (11.6 per game) when facing other starting Cs this year (90th percentile). The 7th-most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Isaiah Hartenstein will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually raises player production for all stats.

Julius Randle has put up 20.2 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this metric: 89th percentile. Among all players in the league, Julius Randle slots into the 87th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 33.1 minutes per game this year. The Timberwolves rank as the 3rd-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 15 games as the road team when it comes to shot attempts from downtown. The Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 7th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). Among all players in the league, Julius Randle rates in the 95th percentile for getting to the foul line, posting a colossal 5.7 free throws per game this year.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Naz Reid has gone over 10.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Kenrich Williams has gone over 5.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.