For latest odds go to ESPN BET Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Favorite bets for the series Timberwolves +1.5 games (+140).
— Snellings Series Total games under 5.5 (+115).
Many were surprised when the Mavericks blew right through the Timberwolves last season for a berth in the NBA Finals.
— Karabell Exact Series Total games: Thunder up 2-1 after three games (+110).
Based on exact series odds, the expectation is a 4-1 series favoring the Thunder.
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference and Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference are the NBA’s Conference Finals.
What can be anticipated from these two series, and what are the wagers to place after a semifinal that saw teams like Boston, Cleveland, Golden State, and Denver fall?
NBA betting experts Steve Alexander, Jim McCormick, Eric Karabell, Andre Snellings, and Eric Moody offer their top picks for each series.
As of publication, the odds have been updated. Visit ESPN BET to view the most recent odds.
Team Oklahoma City vs. Minnesota Timberwolves.
popular wagers for the series.
+1 point, 5 games, Timberwolves (+140). I enter this series believing that it is at most a clear Timberwolves advantage and at least a toss-up that could go either way. Getting the Timberwolves plus 1 point 5 games for more money is something I adore. The Timberwolves’ season started slowly, as if they needed some time to get used to the big-ticket trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in return for Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle. However, they made adjustments, and they eventually caught fire. The Timberwolves are 25-6 since March 1st, including the playoffs, and tied for the league’s top spot with the Thunder (28-6). In both of the previous seasons, the two teams have split the season series 2-2, highlighting their equal matchup. This is a good value bet because the Timberwolves will win both games and money. — Snellings.
Sum of games under 5.5 (+115) in the series. A lot of people were taken aback when the Mavericks easily defeated the Timberwolves to earn a spot in the NBA Finals the previous season. In one game, Minnesota prevailed. Okay, so the Thunder didn’t exactly defeat the Nuggets, but that’s a different game. The Thunder will undoubtedly play strong defense and have the ability to score. Put some money on the Thunder winning this series quickly, just like Dallas did the previous season. Karabell.
Thunder is ahead 2-1 after three games (+110) in the exact series total. After three games, threading the needle here yields better odds for a precise series prediction. The Thunder are expected to win the series 4-1 based on exact series odds. Have you heard that tale before? It’s because it also served as the backdrop for the Denver series. This isn’t meant as a slight to the fantastic Oklahoma City team, but rather as a reminder that winning the regular season doesn’t always translate into winning the playoffs. The first games of this series should feature a number of changes and new looks, but I don’t expect an upset. These three games will be won by the Timberwolves. — McCormick.
Five games (+220) make up the exact series total. Minnesota easily defeated a Warriors team that had lost Stephen Curry and a Lakers team that had almost no defensive players besides LeBron James. Apart from a few sporadic games in these playoffs, the Thunder haven’t been at their best yet, but I believe that will change against Minnesota. It’s safer to give the Wolves at least one game, but if you want to hit a home run, I like a sweep at +450. It should be clear by the middle of Game 1 whether the prediction that this will be a favorable matchup for the Wolves is accurate. Alexander.
(425) OKC Thunder 4-2. The Timberwolves’ scorers will be challenged on every possession by the Thunder’s outstanding defense, which is led by Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso. The best player in the series is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Oklahoma City has the advantage due to their depth and past performance against the Denver Nuggets in the second round. The X-factor might be Chet Holmgren’s hometown motivation and rim protection. It’s thunder. — Moody’s.
preferred prop wagers.
Julius Randle has the most points overall in the series (+1800). Randle has scored at least 24 points in each of his last four playoff games, and he has scored 29 and 31 points in his last two games, respectively. Randle may be allowed to shoot as much as he wants, but the Thunder will probably try to stop Edwards. If so, he’s on fire right now, and the payoff is very alluring at +1800. — Alexander.
250 or more points overall in any of the series’ games (+300). It is enjoyable to cheer for the score. Unders can often prove shrewd because winning is more enjoyable. At least one game, though, seems to have the potential to become an offensive masterpiece because that’s all it takes. We only need a game that features a wide-open, unrelenting transition that pushes the score to pinball levels or that goes into overtime. It’s entertaining, but there’s a reason it’s a three-to-one wager. McCormick.
In the series, Chet Holmgren had the most rebounds overall (+275). In a matchup that might resemble this one, Holmgren dominated the glass against the Nuggets. Isaiah Hartenstein faced off against the opponent’s big center (Rudy Gobert/Nikola Jokic), while Holmgren dominated the boards against the opponent’s shorter power forward (Randle/Aaron Gordon). Holmgren has a good chance of winning this prop at a healthy profit margin if he keeps up his 11 points per game RPG average from the last six games against the Nuggets. — Snellings.
Knicks vs. The Indiana Pacers.
Favorite series wagers.
5 games at +1 point for the Pacers (-175). With an 8-2 record against the Cavaliers and Bucks, two formidable opponents, the Pacers have been the best team in the Eastern Conference during the playoffs. However, they had been playing terrific basketball for a lot longer. The Pacers went 34-14 in the final stretch of the 2025 season and were one of four NBA teams (the Thunder, Celtics, Cavaliers, and Pacers) to win more than 70% of their games. With a team full of shooters and defenders who can play as quickly as in the half court, their style of play is incredibly effective. Although the Pacers are playing well in the playoffs and the Knicks won two of three games against them during the regular season, I still think they are co-favorites and offer good value with the extra 1 point5 games. Snellings.
Seven games in the exact series (+175). With a rich history, this rivalry is timeless and has been nearly constant throughout the playoffs. And I just feel like this will be a seven-game series that will be remembered for years to come. Actually, if it doesn’t, many of us will be let down. The Pacers have never been afraid to play at Madison sq\. Garden, but the Knicks have the advantage due to home court. Alexander.
The Knicks win 4-3 (+350) in the series. In terms of physicality, rebounding, and playoff-tested toughness, the Knicks are superior. Mitchell Robinson’s health and dominance of the glass allow New York to maintain possession and generate excellent second-chance opportunities. The best player in the series is Jalen Brunson, but the Pacers’ best players can be disrupted by versatile defenders like Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby. The Knicks have the advantage due to their offensive and defensive skill sets, even though Indiana has plenty of depth. It should be a hard-fought series that the Knicks win thanks to their experience, grit, and rebounding. — Moody’s.
Seven games (+175) in the exact series. Let’s pause to consider this from a different perspective: seven is the shortest odds in this particular series of menu games played. What this indicates is that nobody is truly certain. At least neither those who set the market nor those who place bets on it exude confidence. If there were, there would be a good chance that one team would win in five or six games. It’s hoped that this series will capture even a small portion of the unforgettable moments gained from competition for those who were not old enough to watch the Pacers-Knicks games from the mid-to-late 1990s. The Pacers are looking to run. The Knicks desire to grind. This might be unique. The McCormick.
Favorite prop wagers.
In every game of the series, Jalen Brunson will score 40 points or more (-110). In order to keep the Knicks in the series, Brunson needed to score more points, and he will have to do so against Indiana. Indeed, it’s easy to understand why Brunson averages over 30 points per game in this series. Here, we’ll take the simple route and assume he hits 40 at least once. Karabell.
Josh Hart will have the most rebounds overall in the series (by 700). Despite my belief that Towns will win, I don’t like the odds of -1000. Perhaps the league’s top rebounding guard, Hart is the next-best pick at +700. With averages of 8 points and 7 rebounds against Detroit and 8 points and 3 against the Celtics, he has a good chance of surpassing KAT in terms of rebounds for the Knicks. Alexander.
In every game, Jalen Brunson will score 50 points or more (+725). He has three games with at least 50 points and 18 games with at least 40 points in his career, all of which have occurred while wearing a Knicks jersey. The rate. That’s the secret. With a half-court grind that minimizes variance, the Knicks will try their hardest to make this their battle. To make this a sprint to 150 points, the Pacers will exert every effort. A series this deep rarely belongs to a single fighter. Imagine the Garden at five, as indicated by the tens column. Brunson might score at ridiculous levels in a game that the Pacers have selected, which, in his opinion, isn’t all that ridiculous. McCormick.
