Thunder vs Timberwolves: Game day info, betting spread, how to watch

The Minnesota Timberwolves are mere hours away from their opening tip-off, as their season opener finds the team hosting the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder. For the Timberwolves, it’s a chance to jump into the 2022-23 NBA season with a win as the team tries to improve upon last year’s playoff appearance following a 46-36 season.

For the Thunder, it’s a chance to start anew. After a dismal 24-58 season, the Thunder have taken up the plow and are intent on rebuilding a contender. While there are few who expect their team to be in postseason discussions this year, nothing is stopping them from hoping to catch the Minnesota Timberwolves napping as the team tries to figure out how to optimize the new roster.

The Timberwolves swept the Thunder last season, winning all four games. Will the Timberwolves match that record this season?

Tipoff Time

This game will be played at Target Center, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the tipoff time scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 7:00 pm CT.

Timberwolves Injury Report vs Thunder Game 1

Timberwolves

• F Eric Paschall (Ankle) – OUT

Thunder

• F Chet Holmgren (Foot) – OUT

That is the extent of injuries reported for the opener.

The Timberwolves need a victory in this one if only to start the season as expected. You can bet that the Minnesota Timberwolves roster will all be eager to get their first taste of NBA action. I would be very surprised if more than 10 Timberwolves see action in this opener. But because this is the Timberwolves’ first action, I wouldn’t hold my breath over hoping that the team plays flawless basketball.

Rather, I’d be more than happy to see the team get a win, however that happens. I think they can and should claim a victory.

Thunder vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Game 1

We used WynnBET to find the latest odds and spread for this one.

Point Spread

• Thunder +10.5 (-110)
• Timberwolves -10.5 (-110)

Money Line

• Thunder +450
• Timberwolves -645

Over/Under – 227.0 points

• Over -105
• Under -115

Recommended Bets:

While this is a season opener, I don’t have a warm and fuzzy feeling about the Timberwolves’ ability to win by a big margin with their starting five, particularly when so much needed to be fixed after that final preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets.

I don’t have a handle on how either team will score or defend just yet. So I’m not willing to endorse the point spread or the over/under. But I do like the Timberwolves to win outright, so if you want to wager, I say:

Take the Thunder on the Money Line (-645) to win
National broadcast: NBA League Pass

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 1 Live Stream

You can watch this game’s action live by streaming on Fubo TV.

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ next game and schedule

The Minnesota Timberwolves will return to action on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm CT as the team hosts the visiting Utah Jazz. The Oklahoman City Thunder will next travel to take on the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, October 22nd, at 7:00 pm CT.