Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Forecast, 10/27/2025 Analysis and Choice

• Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
• Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
• Broadcasting on: Peacock

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On Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1) will host the Denver Nuggets (1-1) at the Target Center.

The Nuggets recently faced off against the Suns, securing a convincing 133-111 victory. During the game, Denver committed 23 fouls, while the Suns recorded 29. They made 17 out of 50 attempts from beyond the arc. On free throws, Phoenix shot 81.8%, converting 18 of 22 attempts. The Suns also gathered 49 rebounds (10 offensive, 39 defensive) and registered a block. Phoenix recorded 24 assists and had 7 steals. Defensively, Denver allowed the opposing team to shoot 43.2% from the floor (38 of 88). They notched up 31 assists, forced 20 turnovers, and achieved 14 steals. Denver secured 44 rebounds in total, including 11 offensive boards, and excelled at the free-throw line, making 38 of 42 attempts for a striking 90.5%. The Nuggets finished with a field goal percentage of 51.2% (43 out of 84) while hitting 9 of 31 shots from three-point range.

Jamal Murray was a standout player in the previous matchup, shooting 47.1% from the field, dishing out 5 assists while playing 32 minutes, grabbing 6 rebounds, and netting 23 points on 8 of 17 shooting.

Denver comes into this game with a 1-1 season record. They average 132.0 points per game (2nd in the league) and shoot 52.5% from the field. The Nuggets are making 35.2% of their three-point attempts (25 of 71) and sit at 91.1% from the free-throw line. Collectively, they average 43.0 rebounds and have tallied 63 assists this season, ranking 6th in the league for assists. They average 14.5 turnovers per game while committing 22.5 fouls.

Defensively, the Nuggets are forcing 14.5 turnovers per game and averaging 22.5 fouls. They allow their opponents to score 36.1% from beyond the arc and rank 26th in the league for points allowed per game at 124.0. Denver gives up a 47.1% field goal percentage (88 of 187) and averages 40.5 rebounds per game, placing them 22nd in assists surrendered with 57.

In their last match, the Timberwolves suffered a 128-110 defeat to the Lakers. They allowed Los Angeles to collect 36 rebounds (9 offensive). Minnesota shot 41.4% from three (12 out of 29) and 26 out of 32 from the free-throw line (81.3%). The Timberwolves conceded a shooting percentage of 59.2%, with the Lakers scoring 45 of 76 total shots. Minnesota finished with 41 out of 88 from the floor (46.6%) and made 13 of their 38 three-point attempts (34.2%). They recorded a free-throw success of 71.4%, knocking down 15 of their attempts. The Timberwolves themselves turned the ball over 12 times and registered 4 steals while grabbing 28 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 38 boards in the game.

Anthony Edwards was pivotal for Minnesota, hitting 11 of 19 shots (57.9%), pulling down 4 rebounds, and accumulating 31 points in 35 minutes, along with 5 assists.

The Timberwolves are also 1-1 this season. They average 28.0 fouls per game and shoot 75.6% from the charity stripe. Their assist rate sits at 22.5 per game (23rd in the league), with a turnover average of 15.5. Minnesota has scored 228 total points this season (114.0 per game) while averaging 42.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, they connect on 47.7% of their shots, ranking 14th overall.

Defensively, Minnesota allows opponents to shoot 35.2% from three (25 of 71) and yields an 82.1% success rate at the free-throw line. They concede 25.5 assists and 38.5 total rebounds per game—ranking 15th and 3rd respectively in the league. The Timberwolves are currently 20th for points allowed per game at 121.0, forcing 14.0 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 48.8% from the field (25th overall).

Who will triumph in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?

Prediction: Bet on Denver