Two Western Conference contenders will collide on Saturday night when the Denver Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both teams are in the middle of winning streaks coming into this matchup. But only one of those winning streaks will continue past Saturday’s game. Before tip-off from Minneapolis, you can find my Nuggets vs Timberwolves prediction right here.
Our Nuggets vs Timberwolves Pick
- Pick: Nuggets +2.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- Nikola Jokić’s dominance: The Nuggets’ big man has been playing at an elite level to start the season. He opened with four straight triple-doubles and he dropped 55 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists in his last game, shooting 18-of-23 from the field.
- Minnesota’s injury trouble: Anthony Edwards, the Wolves’ All-Star, missed time with a strained right hamstring and was only recently cleared to return for full contact. His absence earlier likely disrupted Minnesota’s rhythm but the Wolves are playing well with him back on the floor.
- Momentum & form: Denver has been rolling, winning six games in a row coming into this game. The Wolves are also playing well, winners of four straight games coming into this matchup.
- Offensive firepower: Both of these teams are averaging over 120 points per game coming into this contest. It will be interesting to see which team does the best job of neutralizing the red-hot offense on the opposite side of this game.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- The Nuggets won the first matchup between these teams by a score of 127-114 in Minneapolis.
- The Nuggets are 8-3 against the spread this season.
- Minnesota is 5-7 against the spread going into this game.
- The Timberwolves are 8-4 to the over so far this year.
- The over is 6-5 in the Nuggets’ first 11 games.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop to Watch |
|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić | Over 27.5 points |
| Julius Randle (MIN) | Over 21.5 points |
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Model Projection
Score Projection: Denver 118 – Minnesota 113
Win Probability: Denver 56%, Minnesota 44%
Final Thoughts
This is going to be a very close game. But Nikola Jokic has a documented history of dominating offensively against Rudy Gobert when those two bigs have been matched up. I’m going to take the points with the Nuggets as a slight underdog in this game, as Denver could very well win a second straight game in Minnesota this year and a seventh straight game overall.
