- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Venue: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
- Broadcast: ABC
- Betting Odds: Minnesota (+3.5)
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10) are heading to Ball Arena to clash with the Denver Nuggets (21-8) this Thursday. Minnesota is opening as 3.5-point underdogs, with a total over/under set at 239 points.
In their last game, the Timberwolves triumphed over the Knicks, winning 115-104. Minnesota recorded a field goal percentage of 45.2% (42 out of 93) and successfully converted 15 of their 46 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the team made 16 of 23 attempts, achieving a shooting accuracy of 69.6%. The Timberwolves grabbed 42 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and provided 25 assists, while forcing 19 turnovers and securing 12 steals defensively. New York managed to shoot 41.4% from the field, totaling 41 successful shots out of 99 attempts. They recorded 20 assists and 8 steals, alongside 55 rebounds (18 offensive, 37 defensive) and 9 blocked shots. The Knicks concluded the game with a free throw success rate of 73.3%, converting 11 of 15 attempts and hitting 11 out of 30 attempts from deep. The Timberwolves were called for 15 personal fouls, while the Knicks faced 21.
Anthony Edwards was a standout performer, netting 38 points on 15 of 27 shooting. He played for 37 minutes, secured 2 rebounds, and achieved a field goal percentage of 55.6%, also contributing 2 assists.
Minnesota enters this game with a record of 20-10 this season. They average 14.6 turnovers per game and commit 22.2 personal fouls nightly. The Timberwolves are pulling down an average of 44.3 rebounds per game and have tallied 790 assists so far, ranking 12th in the league for assist averages. They are shooting 37.0% from three-point range (422 out of 1,140 attempts) and 75.9% from the free throw line. The team scores an average of 118.5 points per game (12th in the NBA) and boasts a shooting accuracy of 47.6% overall.
On the defensive end, the Timberwolves force 14.8 turnovers per game while drawing 22.3 fouls. They allow opponents a shooting accuracy of 34.9% from three-point range and rank 8th in the league in points allowed per game (113.5). Their defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 45.5% (1,221 out of 2,683) and eyes an average of 44.0 rebounds per game, while ranking 7th in assists allowed with 738 thus far.
In their most recent matchup, the Nuggets fell short against the Mavericks with a narrow score of 131-130. Denver allowed Dallas to grab 36 total rebounds (11 offensive). They finished the game shooting 40.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 of 27 attempts, and excelled at the free throw line with a 93.3% success rate, converting 14 out of 15 attempts. Dallas hit 53 of 93 field goal attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 57.0%. As for Denver’s performance, they shot 50 of 87 from the field (57.5%) and made 20 of their 41 three-point attempts (48.8%). The Mavericks committed 12 personal fouls, granting the Nuggets 10 free throw attempts. Furthermore, they lost possession 15 times, although they managed to record 8 steals. In total, the Nuggets collected 34 rebounds (27 defensive and 7 offensive).
Jamal Murray was pivotal for the Nuggets, scoring 31 points on 12 of 21 shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 57.1%, and posting 7 rebounds. He played for 37 minutes and accounted for 14 assists in this contest.
This season, Denver holds a solid 21-8 record. They average 19.3 personal fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line with an impressive shooting percentage of 82.0%. Their assist rate is at 29.8 assists per game (3rd in the league), and they average 13.3 turnovers per contest. The Nuggets have amassed a total of 3,632 points this season, averaging 125.2 points per game, while securing 44.1 boards on average. Offensively, they lead the league with a shooting percentage of 51.5%.
On the defensive side, the Nuggets concede 35.0% shooting from three-point territory (380 out of 1,085) and allow opponents to connect on 78.9% of free throw attempts. They permit an average of 27.0 assists and 41.1 rebounds per game, ranking 17th and 4th respectively. Denver ranks 17th in points allowed per game, averaging 116.5, and they force 12.7 turnovers each game while allowing teams to shoot a 47.0% field goal percentage (16th in the league).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA action?
Pick: Support Minnesota (+3.5)
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