The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. It’s the first matchup of the season between the two squads. It also counts toward the 2025 NBA Cup West Group A standings.

The Thunder (17-1) have won nine in a row. They enjoyed some revenge in their 122-95 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and seven assists in three quarters.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (10-7) dropped a shocking 117-112 OT loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Anthony Edwards’ efficient 43 points weren’t enough to overcome the upset.

Here’s how to watch the Thunder game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Timberwolves vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: ESPN

Start time: 6:30 p.m. CT

Where to watch Timberwolves vs. Thunder on livestream

Watch Timberwolves vs. Thunder live on Fubo (free trial)

Timberwolves vs. Thunder injury updates

Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) is questionable. Jalen Williams (wrist surgery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (adductor strain) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out. Branden Carlson (G League two-way) is probable. Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is probable. Chris Youngblood (G League two-way) is probable.

Timberwolves: Enrique Freeman (face mask) is available. Rocco Zikarsky (G League two-way) is out.

Probable starting lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderLu DortCason WallaceChet HolmgrenIsaiah Hartenstein

Minnesota Timberwolves

Anthony EdwardsDonte DiVincenzoJaden McDanielsJulius RandleRudy GobertTimberwolves vs. Thunder predictions, picks, odds

Thunder 108, Timberwolves 98: This all depends on whether Gilgeous-Alexander suits up. If he does, this should be another double-digit win for the Thunder. He’s a walking 60-win machine. If not, then it can get ugly. The Timberwolves will look to get a much-needed win after two meltdown losses. The Thunder can’t replace the production of both him and Williams. Considering his durability and it being a primetime matchup, let’s go with Gilgeous-Alexander suiting up. In that scenario, OKC should beat a Minnesota squad that has had two straight ugly losses.

ODDS: Thunder by 8.5 points

O/U: 227.5

All NBA Odds via BetMGM.

Thunder 2025-26 scheduleFriday, Nov. 28 vs. SunsSunday, Nov. 30 at Trail BlazersTuesday, Dec. 2 at Warriors

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