The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Denver Nuggets in a huge matchup in the NBA on Monday night. These are two of the best teams in the Western Conference and both will be looking to make a statement against one another in this contest. But one of the biggest stars in the NBA could be out for this game and impact its outcome drastically. Before tip-off from Minneapolis, continue reading to get my Nuggets vs Timberwolves prediction for tonight’s game.
Our Nuggets vs Timberwolves Pick
- Pick: Timberwolves +5.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date & Time: Monday, October 27, 2025, 9:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: Peacock
Key Storylines
- Anthony Edwards’ Injury: Minnesota’s star guard exited Sunday’s game against the Pacers early due to right hamstring tightness. His status for tonight’s game is uncertain, which could significantly impact the Timberwolves’ offense.
- Denver’s Offensive Firepower: The Nuggets are averaging 132 points per game this season, with a potent offense led by Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokić. Denver dropped its first road game of the season against the Golden State Warriors. They will try to get their first win of the season away from Ball Arena to level their record at 1-1.
- Back-to-Back Challenge for Minnesota: The Timberwolves are playing their second game in as many nights, which may affect their performance, especially if Edwards is sidelined. Thankfully for the Timberwolves, they don’t have to do any traveling in between those back-to-back home games.
- Mismatch at Center: Nikola Jokic has dominated his matchups with Rudy Gobert in the past. That will be expected to continue in this contest and the question will be whether or not Gobert can mitigate the damage.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Recent Meetings: In their last encounter on April 1, 2025, the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime. Minnesota won all four games between these teams during the regular season last year and this is their first meeting of this season.
- Against the Spread (ATS): Denver is 1-1 against the spread going into this game. The Timberwolves have failed to cover the number in each of their first three games.
- Over/Under Trends: The Nuggets have gone over the total in each of their first two games this year. Minnesota is 2-1 to the over through three games.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić | Over 26.5 Points |
| Aaron Gordon | Over 15.5 Points |
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Model Projection
- Score Projection: Nuggets 118 – Timberwolves 115
- Win Probability: Nuggets 68%, Timberwolves 32%
Final Thoughts
With Anthony Edwards’ status uncertain due to his recent injury, the Timberwolves face a challenging matchup against an explosive Nuggets team. Denver’s offensive firepower should help them to win this game. But I’ll take the points with Minnesota, whether or not Edwards is able to take the floor tonight.
