Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 December 2025

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

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

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Nuggets vs Timberwolves game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Denver vs Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 56% chance of winning against the Timberwolves at Ball Arena.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Odds

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

• Head to Head: Nuggets $1.87, Timberwolves $1.95
• Line: Nuggets -1.5 ($1.95), Timberwolves +1.5 ($1.87)
• Total (Over/Under 238.5 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 Nuggets at $1.87 and the Timberwolves at $1.95.

The Nuggets are listed as 1.5-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Timberwolves (+1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 238.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Nuggets (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 238.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Denver at $1.87 with Bet365
• Line: Nuggets -1.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 238.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Nuggets vs Timberwolves betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

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 from 10,000 game simulations.

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

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

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Denver vs Minnesota game.

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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 skilled 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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