NBA Player Prop Picks for Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 4: Edwards and Gobert Shine in Playoff Spotlight

Crunch Time for NBA Player Props: Thunder vs. Timberwolves

The spotlight’s shining bright on Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bettors are hunting for value among NBA player props, and if you’ve been tracking the series, you know surprises lurk in nearly every stat line. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) and Julius Randle might draw attention by name, but let's talk about the guys actually moving the needle on the floor this postseason.

One name comes up again and again: Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves’ young star has been dominating the glass, cruising past the 8.5 rebounds mark on a regular basis. In three games so far, he’s averaged 9 boards per contest. It’s not just the rebounding, either. Edwards is out there doing everything—stringing together back-to-back games with 13.5 or more in combined rebounds and assists. That’s the kind of consistency prop bettors dream about.

What’s driving this surge? Part of it’s about minutes, but a lot comes from Edwards’ bullish style and his ability to track down missed shots. When the Timberwolves lean on him, Edwards delivers, especially with so many contested plays in the paint. He isn’t just camping on the perimeter—Edwards is crashing boards and swinging the ball to open shooters, which keeps his assist numbers ticking up. With the Thunder’s pace picking up, rebounds and assists tend to pile up fast for aggressive wings like him.

Gobert’s Points and Rebounds: More Than Just Defense

Rudy Gobert makes his money with defense, but his combined points and rebounds are bringing savvy bettors plenty of value. The line for Gobert’s points and rebounds has hovered around 15.5 for much of the series, and he’s frequently clearing it. The Thunder prefer smaller lineups and speedy guards, which gives Gobert more chances to clean up the glass or catch easy lobs on a roll to the hoop. It’s not glamorous work, but it’s the kind of effort that translates directly to stats.

What makes Gobert’s prop even more attractive is the trust his teammates have in him during high-pressure moments. Second-chance points and offensive rebounds add to his totals, and his presence in the paint forces defenders to stick close, freeing up more opportunities for putbacks and small-range jumpers. That combination boosts his prop potential without much flash—which is perfect for those looking for reliable, repeatable results every game.

Luguentz Dort’s defensive grit and on-ball energy might not always fill up the box score, but his steady presence is hard to ignore if you’re looking for sneaky prop value. Still, with limited stats available for Dort in this series, most sharp eyes are sticking with the proven numbers on Edwards and Gobert for Game 4.

There’s a lot of noise out there, especially when big names like SGA and Randle are in the conversation, but for this round, the smart money is chasing those who are actually putting up the numbers—Edwards on the boards and Gobert establishing his presence down low. If recent trends hold, they’re the players most likely to fulfill prop expectations as the series drama ramps up.