NBA betting: Bets that stand out for Thunder-Timberwolves Game 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to bounce back after their 42-point loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, while the Timberwolves look to even the series at two apiece.

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to 14 points on 4-of-13 shooting from he field as the Thunder offense struggles. The Timberwolves, after losing both games in Oklahoma City, responded with six players scoring in double-figures.

Here are some of the bets that stand out for Monday night’s game.

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Julius Randle over 18.5 points (-120). He bounced back nicely in the Timberwolves’ blowout win over the Thunder in Game 3, scoring 24 points after a disappointing Game 2. Randle has solidified himself as Minnesota’s No. 2 scoring option behind Anthony Edwards. He’s cleared this line in eight of his past 10 games, averaging 16.7 field goal attempts and 36.0 minutes per game during that stretch. With Edwards drawing heavy defensive attention, Randle benefits from more scoring opportunities. He’s hit this mark in 82% of the 17 games he’s played 36 or more minutes this season.

Projections and Injury Reports

Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds by ESPN BET

Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves
8:30 p.m. ET

Line: Thunder -3.5 (-105) | Timberwolves 3.5 (-115)
Money line: Thunder -145 | Timberwolves +125
Total: 218.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 4.1, straight up 63%, 216.0 total points.

Injury Report:
Thunder: Nikola Topic, (OFS – Knee)
Timberwolves: None reported

Source: espn.com