Best Timberwolves vs. Thunder Player Props: Game 1 Expert Picks

Can the Thunder's dominance carry over to the Western Conference Finals, and if so, who will help them beat the Timberwovles in Game 1?

Gabe Henderson

Last updated: May 19, 2025 10:43 AM EDT • 3 min read

Best Timberwolves vs. Thunder Player Props: Game 1 Expert Picks, May 20 — Pictured: Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) moves around Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) on a drive. Photo by Alonzo Adams via Imagn Images.

The well-rested Minnesota Timberwolves will face the energized Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Our Timberwolves vs. Thunder player props - part of our NBA picks - highlight key role players like Alex Caruso and Rudy Gobert.

Tipoff in Game 1 from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is slated for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Our best sports betting sites list the Thunder as 6.5-point betting favorites at home. Read on for our expert picks and a plus-money bonus bet on Jalen Williams at the end.

⛹️ Best Timberwolves vs. Thunder player props

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✅ Rudy Gobert Under 9.5 points (-120 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Alex Caruso Over 1.5 made 3-pointers (+116 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🔥 Rudy Gobert Under 9.5 points ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gobert has been a big talking point in these playoffs due to his stellar closeout games against both Golden State and Los Angeles. He scored 17 and 27 points in those games, respectively, but he's still gone Under 10 points at an 80% clip this postseason.

Oklahoma City will play a two-big lineup at times, which is very different from the small-ball approaches taken by the Lakers and Clippers. The Thunder have elite-level rim protectors across the board, so don't expect Gobert to get much action in the scoring department.

✅ Best odds: -120 via BetMGM (bet $10 to win $8.33 profit)

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🔥 Alex Caruso Over 1.5 made 3-pointers ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Caruso has been Mr. Consistent from beyond the arc this postseason, cashing this prop for us in the past. He went Over 1.5 made 3-pointers in five of seven games in the last series, so it's surprising to see our best sports betting apps still offering the play at plus-money.

✅ Best odds: +116 via FanDuel (bet $10 to win $11.60 profit)

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👀 Bonus bet: Jalen Williams to record a double-double ⭐⭐

Williams has just three double-doubles this season, but he's gotten close numerous times in the playoffs and against the Timberwolves. J-Dub's assist numbers are up in the postseason, as he averages 5.7 per game, and even touched double-digits in Game 6.

Minnesota's biggest flaw is its inability to take care of the basketball. The Thunder could capitalize on these mistakes, turning turnovers into transition points, assisted by anyone on the floor. As such, we believe Williams is worth a flyer at odds that profit $130 from a winning $10 wager at our best sportsbooks.

✅ Best odds: +1300 via DraftKings (bet $10 to win $130 profit)

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Gabe Henderson

Gabe Henderson is a sports betting writer from Houston, Texas. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication. Gabe developed an interest in sports betting while in college due to its legalization in Louisiana. He turned his passion into a career shortly after, joining The Advocate/NOLA.com as a Sports Betting Content Coordinator, where he spent two years. Gabe wore many hats before graduating as he led FanSided's coverage of Chelsea FC as a Site Expert with "The Pride of London." He was also the Editor-in-Chief of the LSU Gumbo Yearbook for two years. Gabe became a part of the SportsbookReview.com team in late 2024. He brings with him an extensive knowledge of many sports, including — but not limited to — NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA, soccer, and UFC.