| MATCHUP | Brooklyn Nets | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-19 | 20-11 |
| Spread | +12.5 -115 | -12.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +470 | -650 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-105) | Under 224.5 (-115) |
| Where | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | YES | |
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Raptors and 76ers, and they play the Warriors next. The Nets have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 109.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 25.7 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21.4 points and 1.4 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Noah Clowney is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Knicks, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Bulls next. The Timberwolves have won 10 of their last 13 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.7 points and 5 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.6 points and 5.5 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven night games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Target Center against Nets teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Nets’ last four games.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last three games as favorites following an overtime loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last six road games after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last seven games at Target Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Nets’ last 15 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Naz Reid ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.3) this season.
- Julius Randle ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for points per game (22.9) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Noah Clowney ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.3) this season.
- Cameron Thomas ranks 6th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (34.5).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (52.9).
- The Nets rank 30th for points in the paint (1166) this season.
Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
The Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon Jr., while Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards are questionable.
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith.
Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are going to get the benefit of the doubt, but this is a lot of points for a team that plays with its food. The Timberwolves are coming off an emotional Christmas game that could be hard to shake. Edwards was also dealing with a shoulder issue in that game and is questionable. Also, don’t look now, but the Nets have put together a couple of strong weeks and are as healthy as they’ve been all season. The Timberwolves are 0-5 in their last 5 games as a double-digit favorite. I’ll grab the points with the Nets.