Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 December 2025

The Denver Nuggets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Ball Arena on Friday, commencing at 2:30pm AEDT.

Led by the likes of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson, the Nuggets are aiming to beat a Timberwolves side that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Nuggets vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Denver vs Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 58% chance of defeating the Timberwolves at Ball Arena.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown here:

• Head to Head: Nuggets $1.83, Timberwolves $2.00
• Line: Nuggets -1.5 ($1.91), Timberwolves +1.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 239 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 Nuggets at $1.83 and the Timberwolves at $2.00.

The Nuggets are 1.5-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Timberwolves (+1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 239 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Nuggets and the Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The 239-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Denver at $1.83 with Bet365
• Line: Nuggets -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 239 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Nuggets vs Timberwolves best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Timberwolves at Ball Arena on Friday is the Nuggets winning 119-117.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Denver vs Minnesota game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Nuggets vs Timberwolves prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Denver vs Minnesota match-up.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Nuggets and Timberwolves at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday.

• Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Friday 26 December 2025
• Time: 2:30pm AEDT
• Venue: Ball Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Denver 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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