Heat vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 3, 2026, 10:10PM | Published: Jan 3, 2026, 12:05PM
The Miami Heat will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Kaseya Center on Sunday, starting at 9:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Norman Powell, Jaime Jaquez and Andrew Wiggins, the Heat are looking to overcome a Timberwolves side that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Heat vs Timberwolves game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Miami vs Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 60% chance of beating the Heat at Kaseya Center.
Heat vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Heat $2.20, Timberwolves $1.71
- Line: Heat +2.5 ($1.91), Timberwolves -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 235.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Heat at $2.20 and the Timberwolves at $1.71.
The Heat are 2.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 235.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Timberwolves (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 235.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Heat vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.71 with Bet365
- Line: Timberwolves -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 235.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Heat vs Timberwolves predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Heat vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Timberwolves at Kaseya Center this Sunday is the Timberwolves winning 118-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Heat vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Heat and Timberwolves at Kaseya Center is scheduled to start at 9:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Sunday 4 January 2026
- Time: 9:00am AEDT
- Venue: Kaseya Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs Minnesota predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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