Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Preview - Dec. 27 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Brooklyn Nets and the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to meet at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday. It will be their second matchup of the season, with the Timberwolves claiming a 125–109 win in their previous meeting.

Both teams enter this matchup with contrasting results. In their last game, the Nets recorded a 114-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on the road, while the Timberwolves were defeated 142-138 in overtime by the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota (20–11) stayed fifth in the Western Conference despite the loss, while Brooklyn (9–19) moved up to 13th place in the East, following the win.

Despite carrying some positive momentum, the Nets remain underdogs due to their 5–8 road record, especially against a Timberwolves side that has been strong at home with a 12–5 mark.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Nets +310, Timberwolves -395

Spread: Nets +10.5 (-115), Timberwolves -10.5 (-105)

Total over/under (o/u): Nets o224.5 (-108), Timberwolves u224.5 (-112)

*Editor's note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off*

Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves preview

The Brooklyn Nets opened December with three wins but have since doubled that total, recording nine victories overall. They are also 3–2 in their last five games and enter this matchup riding a two-game winning streak.

Their upward trajectory has been driven by noticeable improvement on the defensive end, with the Nets ranking 10th in the league by allowing 113.9 ppg. Offensively, however, there is still room for growth, as they are averaging just 109.3 ppg, the second-worst mark in the NBA.

Michael Porter Jr. has been their best performer, averaging 25.7 ppg and 7.3 rpg. Meanwhile, Nic Claxton has been a great secondary option, recording 13.6 ppg and 7.8 rpg.

On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves saw their three-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday. Returning to Minneapolis on Saturday, this matchup serves as a brief stop at home before they head out on a four-game road trip to the East.

The Timberwolves have been a well-balanced team this season, ranking 11th in both offensive and defensive efficiency. They are averaging 119.1 ppg on offense while allowing 114.4 ppg defensively.

Anthony Edwards continues to be Minnesota’s most reliable option, leading the team with 29.4 ppg. However, Julius Randle has also been pivotal, making a strong impact on both ends of the floor while averaging 22.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

In terms of injuries, the Brooklyn Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves could be missing Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley, while Terrance Shannon Jr. will definitely be out.

Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves predicted starting five

Brooklyn Nets predicted starting five

PG- Egor Demin, SG- Cam Thomas, SF- Michael Porter Jr., PF- Noah Clowney, C- Nic Claxton

Minnesota Timberwolves predicted starting five

PG- Donte DiVincenzo, SG- Jaylen Clark, SF- Jaden McDaniels, PF- Julius Randle, C- Rudy Gobert

Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves betting tips

Nic Claxton is expected to score over 12.5 points. He is averaging 13.6 ppg this season.

Jaden McDaniels is projected to score over 14.5 ppg. He is averaging 15.2 ppg this season.

Michael Porter Jr. is expected to collect over 6.5 rebounds. He is averaging 7.3 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves are -10.5 favorites against the spread. This is largely due to their superior home record and the Nets' struggles on the road. With that said, Minnesota should bounce back from their loss on Saturday.

Prediction: Timberwolves to win by 7 points or less.

Edited by Arian Kashyap