The Timberwolves will play the Nuggets on Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 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
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets set for Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Denver Nuggets is 97.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 8-5 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets start this matchup with a 9-5 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 11th (118.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Denver Nuggets stand at 1st averaging 125.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.5 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ranking them 20th in the league. The Denver Nuggets currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have notched a 4-3 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Denver Nuggets possess a 3-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have a 20-10 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 21-8 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Timberwolves be facing the Nuggets on their turf...
The Denver Nuggets arena be a raucous place, fans be rowdy...
Timberwolves stand at 20-10 overall, Nuggets at 21-8 overall...
Timberwolves be 4-3 in their division, Nuggets be 3-1...
See you courtside at today's game, bet on the action... Look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win!
Best Timberwolves at Nuggets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -1.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Minnesota Timberwolves are +1.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 238.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 238.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Minnesota Timberwolves are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Timberwolves
Nuggets
12/25/25 10:40pm EST | +1.5 -115-1.5 -105 |
Underdog Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 Minnesota Timberwolves underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Timberwolves
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
12/25/25 10:40pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 119.5 o -118119.5 u -110Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
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Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 14.5 o +11014.5 u -145Bet |
Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11825.5 u -110Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -145Bet |
Julian Strawther
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
Julius Randle
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -118Bet |
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Mike Conley Jr
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -118Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 39.5 u -11539.5 o -115Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 35.5 u -10535.5 o -125Bet |
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Mike Conley Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o +11010.5 u -145Bet |
Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 52.5 u -11552.5 o -115Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at DEN 12/25/25 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 33 | 16 | 0.673 | +5.0 | 14-9 | 19-7 | 4-1 | 19-8 | 120.1 | 115.6 | +4.5 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 31 | 19 | 0.620 | +7.5 | 17-8 | 14-11 | 5-5 | 18-14 | 119.3 | 114.1 | +5.2 | W4 | 5-5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
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Minnesota Timberwolves & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 25th, 2025 at 10:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets 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.