| MATCHUP | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-14 | 17-22 |
| Spread | +3.5 -112 | -3.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +124 | -148 |
| Total | Over 226.5 (-112) | Under 226.5 (-108) |
| Where | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | |
| When | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN WI | |
The Minnesota Timberwolves invade the Fiserv Forum to battle the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in fine form as they’ve won five of their last six games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Spurs in a 104-103 win on Sunday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 23 points on 10 of 21 shooting, Donte DiVincenzo added 19 points with nine rebounds and seven assists while Naz Reid chipped in with 17 points and 11 rebounds off the bench.
As a team, the Timberwolves shot 43 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Spurs in the first half. They fell behind by as many as 19 points before they clicked into gear and dominated the fourth quarter by 33-18 capped by the game winning shot from Edwards with just 16.8 seconds left on the clock.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in pretty good form lately as they’ve won five of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back here after falling short to the Nuggets in a 108-104 road defeat on Sunday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 31 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists on 10 of 17 shooting, Myles Turner added 16 points while AJ Green and Bobby Portis each scored 14 points.
As a team, the Bucks shot 45 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and fell behind by 15 points. They didn’t really threaten until late in the contest as they cut the deficit to just two points with 5.9 seconds left on the clock.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs following a win.
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven Tuesday games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Bucks teams that held a losing record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last six night games.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Timberwolves and Bucks.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Bucks’ last nine games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Timberwolves’ last six night games against the Bucks following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Timberwolves are going to be shorthanded for this one with Anthony Edwards ruled out, while the Bucks are keeping an eye on Myles Turner, who is questionable for this one due to lower back soreness. The Timberwolves have been one of the form teams in the league, and they looked great in their dramatic comeback win over the Spurs on Sunday. But they’re going to need other players to step up in the absence of Edwards, who has been rested for this one.
The Bucks might still be kicking themselves after losing to the shorthanded Nuggets in their last outing, but they’ve been playing well lately and I think they can take advantage of a shorthanded Timberwolves squad in this meeting.