Nets vs. Timberwolves prediction: Minnesota to win, Anthony Edwards projected for big game in Saturday's NBA matchup [12/27/2025]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Target Center on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Timberwolves as the most likely winner of the Nets vs. Timberwolves game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Timberwolves lineup will feature stars like Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, while the Nets will look to Michael Porter, Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Nets vs. Wolves prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NBA game between the Nets and Timberwolves 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Timberwolves an 82% chance of defeating the Nets. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 117-106.

According to our model, the Nets (+12.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 224.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Nets vs. Timberwolves odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Nets	Timberwolves
Spread	+12.5 (-110)	-12.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+500	-625
Total	o224.5 (-105)	u224.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Nets vs. Timberwolves picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Nets +12.5	-110
Moneyline	Nets	+500
Total	Over 224.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is Nets +12.5 at the spread.

Nets vs. Timberwolves player props

NBA player props are a popular way to wager on Saturday's Nets vs. Timberwolves matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Michael Porter is expected to lead the Nets with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Nets prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Nets are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Michael Porter	22	7	3	3	40
Cam Thomas	15	2	2	2	24
Noah Clowney	12	4	2	2	25
Nic Claxton	12	7	4	0	32
Egor Demin	11	4	4	2	27

Timberwolves prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Timberwolves:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Anthony Edwards	26	6	5	3	48
Julius Randle	21	7	5	2	42
Jaden McDaniels	15	5	3	1	30
Naz Reid	13	6	2	2	29
D. DiVincenzo	13	4	5	3	31

Nets vs. Wolves game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's game between the Timberwolves and Nets at Target Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Brooklyn Nets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat the Nets on Saturday, with Anthony Edwards projected for a game-high 48 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nets vs. Timberwolves insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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