Minnesota Timberwolves predictions and picks
Mako Bets writes a full preview of every Minnesota Timberwolves game: the matchup, the players who decide it, injuries and the line.
Minnesota Timberwolves this season
4-3 overall · 2-1 at home · 2-2 on the road · 6-1 against the spread · overs 4-3
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | ATS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 111-121 | +12.5 | covered | 230.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-30 | vs LA Clippers | W 127-101 | -6.5 | covered | 222.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-28 | vs Golden State Warriors | L 114-119 | -3.5 | did not cover | 227.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-26 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 125-127 | +3.5 | covered | 234.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-25 | vs Toronto Raptors | W 117-94 | -3.5 | covered | 228.5 (under) |
Key stats
| Stat | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|
| Offensive efficiency (pts per 100 poss) | 113.8 (8th of 30) |
| Defensive efficiency (pts allowed per 100 poss) | 103.1 (4th of 30) |
| Net efficiency (per 100 poss) | 10.7 (4th of 30) |
| Pace (possessions per game, estimated) | 105.4 (9th of 30) |
| Effective FG% (3s count 1.5x) | 55.7% (6th of 30) |
| Opponent effective FG% | 50.5% (5th of 30) |
| Turnover rate (per 100 poss) | 15.0% (12th of 30) |
| Offensive rebound % | 30.0% (7th of 30) |
| 3-point % | 37.8% (6th of 30) |
| Points in the paint per game | 51.1 (6th of 30) |
Key players
- Donte DiVincenzo (G): 12.2 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.8 ast a game (2025-26)
- Rudy Gobert (C): 10.9 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.7 ast a game (2025-26)
- Jaden McDaniels (F): 14.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast a game (2025-26)
- Anthony Edwards (G): 28.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.7 ast a game (2025-26)
- LaMelo Ball (G): 20.1 pts, 4.8 reb, 7.1 ast a game (2025-26)
- Ayo Dosunmu (G): 14.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.6 ast a game (2025-26)
Injuries
- Terrence Shannon Jr.: Day-To-Day, Hip
- LaMelo Ball: Day-To-Day, Wrist
- Anthony Edwards: Out, Knee
- Donte DiVincenzo: Out, Achilles
Earlier previews
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction · Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · Minnesota Timberwolves -10.5, total 230.5
Without Edwards, LaMelo Ball steers Minnesota into a reeling Bucks defense - Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs prediction · Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · San Antonio Spurs -12, total 228
Without Edwards and on no rest, Wolves face Wembanyama's rested Spurs - Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers prediction · Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Minnesota Timberwolves -7, total 223
Edwards-less Wolves must protect the ball against the Clippers' hands - Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors prediction · Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · Minnesota Timberwolves -4, total 227.5
Minnesota loses Anthony Edwards but keeps the defense that wins games - Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers prediction · Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Cleveland Cavaliers -3, total 234
Cavaliers' fading second halves face the unbeaten Wolves on tired legs - Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors prediction · Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Toronto Raptors -0.5, total 229.5
Raptors' turnover-hungry defense tests LaMelo Ball and the new-look Wolves - Minnesota Timberwolves at Orlando Magic prediction · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Orlando Magic -1.5, total 234.5
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball bring a three-point flood to Orlando - Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat prediction · Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Miami Heat -1.5, total 240.5
Giannis debuts in Miami against a Timberwolves frontcourt missing Randle and Reid