Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Preview - Nov. 15 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves face each other at the Target Center on Saturday. This will be their second meeting this season, with the Nuggets earning a 127-114 win in the previous matchup.

Both teams enter this game on the back of wins. Denver defeated the LA Clippers 130-116 on the road in their previous matchup, while the Timberwolves earned a 124-110 win over the Sacramento Kings.

However, the Timberwolves will be on the second night of a back-to-back, while the Nuggets are playing their first game in two days.

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Nuggets +105, Timberwolves -125

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Spread: Nuggets +1.5 (-110), Timberwolves -1.5 (-110)

Total over/under (o/u): Nuggets o233.5 (-110), Timberwolves u223.5 (-110)

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

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves preview

The Denver Nuggets are flying high, having won six games in a row, and are up to second in the Western Conference. In their last game, they secured a 14-point win over the LA Clippers, with Nikola Jokic dropping a 55-point double-double.

The Serbian star has opened the season in dominant form, averaging 28.8 points (sixth in the league), 13.1 rebounds (first), and 10.9 assists (first). His strong play has fueled Denver’s success, with the Nuggets yet to drop a game in November.

Additionally, the Nuggets have been one of the league’s strongest all-around teams, excelling on both ends of the floor. They own the NBA’s third-best offense and defense, averaging 124.5 points while allowing 111.2. They also rank fifth in rebounding (47.5 rpg) and fourth in assists (29.5 apg).

On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves have started to pick up their pace after a slow start and are on a four-game win streak. Their latest victory over the Sacramento Kings was powered by Anthony Edwards’ 30-point outing.

The guard was sidelined for five games at the start of the season, but has been their best performer since returning to the starting five. He is currently averaging 27.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists, leading the Timberwolves (8-4) to fifth in the standings.

Minnesota has leaned on Edwards’ scoring, posting the seventh-best offense in the league at 121.4 points per game. However, they’ll need to tighten up defensively, as they are giving up 115.3 points per game, the 11th-highest mark in the NBA.

In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot). Meanwhile, the Nuggets could be without Nikola Jokic (wrist) and Cam Johnson (biceps), while Christian Braun (ankle) is set to be out for a few weeks.

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predicted starting five

Denver Nuggets predicted starting five

PG- Jamal Murray, SG- Tim Hardaway Jr., SF- Spencer Jones, PF- Aaron Gordon, C- Jonas Valanciunas

Minnesota Timberwolves predicted starting five

PG- Donte DiVincenzo, SG- Anthony Edwards, SF- Jaden McDaniels, PF- Julius Randle, C- Rudy Gobert

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting tips

Jamal Murray is expected to score over 22.5 points, with Christian Braun missing out due to injury. He is averaging 22.0 points per game this season.

Anthony Edwards is projected to score over 27.5 points after his 30-point outing against the Kings. He is averaging 27.1 points per game.

With Nikola Jokić’s status still uncertain, Rudy Gobert is expected to grab over 9.5 rebounds. He’s currently averaging 10.75 boards per game.

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction

Despite riding a six-game win streak, the Nuggets enter the matchup as +1.5 underdogs. Denver’s injury concerns play a major role in the line, giving Minnesota the edge to come away with the win.

Prediction: Minnesota to win by five points or less.

Edited by Arian Kashyap