The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will face the No. 6-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
OKC advanced with a 4-3 series win over Denver, while Minnesota advanced with a 4-1 series win over Golden State. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is set for 7:30 p.m. CT Tuesday, May 20, in Oklahoma City.
Here’s a look at how the Thunder-Timberwolves series is projected to play out:
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Thunder vs Timberwolves series prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC, 4-2
From Anthony Edwards to Jaden McDaniels to Rudy Gobert, Minnesota has enough size and length to cause problems for opposing offenses. The Timberwolves also have experience at this stage, having reached the Western Conference Finals last season, while the Thunder is here for the first time since 2016. But I’m still going with OKC, which is battle tested after its second-round series against Denver. The Thunder also has an elite defense of its own with Lu Dort and Alex Caruso leading the way, and I expect Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be the best player in this matchup. OKC in six.
BetMGM: OKC (-375) is the favorite to win the Western Conference Finals series vs Minnesota
OKC opened as a -375 favorite to beat Minnesota in the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs.
- Series winner: OKC -375 | Minnesota + 300
- Win in 4: OKC +450 | Minnesota + 3000
- Win in 5: OKC +250 | Minnesota + 1700
- Win in 6: OKC +425 | Minnesota + 800
- Win in 7: OKC +425 | Minnesota + 900
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 1 betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, May 18
- Odds: OKC by 7.5
- Over/under: 213.5
- Moneyline: OKC -300 | Minnesota +240
ESPN: OKC Thunder has a 69.5% chance to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1
ESPN gives OKC a 69.5% chance to win in Game 1 on Tuesday.
OKC Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves playoff schedule
All times are Central Time (CT)
- Game 1: Minnesota at OKC | 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 (ESPN)
- Game 2: Minnesota at OKC | 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 (ESPN)
- Game 3: OKC at Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24 (ABC)
- Game 4: OKC at Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 26 (ESPN)
- Game 5 (If necessary): Minnesota at OKC | 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 (ESPN)
- Game 6 (If necessary): OKC at Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30 (ESPN)
- Game 7 (If necessary): Minnesota at OKC | 7 p.m. Sunday, June 1 (ESPN)
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