The Heat will play the Timberwolves on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves will tip-off on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Miami Heat come to this game with a 94.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, is currently 96.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Miami Heat - The Miami Heat currently have a 7-10 away team record. They now rank 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves come to the floor sporting a 12-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Miami Heat currently rank 3rd (120.8) for average points scored per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves stand 7th, averaging 119.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.3 points against the Miami Heat, ranking them 12th in the league. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 114.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Miami Heat currently have a 3-3 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, come to the game with a 4-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Miami Heat have a 20-16 overall record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 23-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Miami Heat be sailin' to face the Minnesota Timberwolves...in a fierce battle on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. The Timberwolves be ready to defend their home court with ferocity...
Miami Heat be standin' at 20-16 overall, while Timberwolves be at 23-13...Heat have a 3-3 division record, Timberwolves have a 4-4 division record...The Heat be scorin' an average of 120.8 points per game...while the Timberwolves be not far behind at 119.6 points...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...So grab yer grog and get ready for an epic showdown at sea!
Best Heat at Timberwolves Odds
| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Heat
Timberwolves
1/06/26 8:10pm EST | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Heat at Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
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Heat
Timberwolves
Game to Overtime
1/06/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 116.5 o -115116.5 u -110Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -118121.5 u -110Bet |
Andrew Wiggins
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
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Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -130Bet |
Bones Hyland
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Davion Mitchell
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
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Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Dru Smith
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -135Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
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Jaylen Clark
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -115Bet |
Julius Randle
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Kel el Ware
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -115Bet |
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Naz Reid
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Jovic
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Norman Powell
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Pelle Larsson
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1606.5 u +120Bet |
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Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u +100Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 38.5 u -12538.5 o -105Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
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Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -125Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -110Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11822.5 u -110Bet |
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Nikola Jovic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at MIN 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | 24 | 13 | 0.649 | +6.5 | 13-6 | 11-7 | 4-4 | 13-10 | 119.6 | 114.1 | +5.5 | W3 | 7-3 |
| Miami Heat | 20 | 17 | 0.541 | +10.5 | 13-6 | 7-11 | 3-3 | 12-10 | 120.1 | 117.4 | +2.7 | L1 | 5-5 |
Miami Heat & Minnesota Timberwolves Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Miami Heat Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Timberwolves | +3000 Bet |
Miami Heat & Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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