Bucks vs. Timberwolves prediction: Minnesota to win, Anthony Edwards projected for big game in Sunday's NBA matchup [12/21/2025]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Target Center on Sunday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Timberwolves as the most likely winner of the Bucks vs. Timberwolves game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Timberwolves lineup will feature players like Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, while the Bucks will be led by Kevin Porter, Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis.

This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

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

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Bucks and Timberwolves 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Timberwolves an 82% chance of defeating the Bucks. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 118-108.

According to our model, the Bucks (+11.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Bucks vs. Timberwolves odds

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

Bet Type	Bucks	Timberwolves
Spread	+11.5 (-105)	-11.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+475	-620
Total	o227.5 (-105)	u227.5 (-115)

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

Bucks vs. Timberwolves picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available 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	Bucks +11.5	-105
Moneyline	Bucks	+475
Total	Over 227.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Bucks +11.5 at the spread.

Bucks vs. Timberwolves player props

Looking for Milwaukee vs. Minnesota NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Kevin Porter is expected to lead the Bucks with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 28 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.

Bucks prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Kevin Porter	18	5	7	2	42
Ryan Rollins	15	4	5	2	31
Bobby Portis	14	7	2	2	29
Kyle Kuzma	14	5	2	1	27
Myles Turner	12	5	1	2	26

Timberwolves prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Anthony Edwards	28	6	5	4	49
Julius Randle	22	7	5	2	43
Jaden McDaniels	15	5	3	2	31
D. DiVincenzo	14	4	4	3	31
Naz Reid	14	6	2	2	30

Bucks vs. Wolves game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's action between the Timberwolves and Bucks at Target Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat the Bucks on Sunday, with Anthony Edwards projected for a game-high 49 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bucks 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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