The Brooklyn Nets (9-19) and Minnesota Timberwolves (20-11) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis. The game will broadcast live on YES.
The Timberwolves are 10.5-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Timberwolves -10.5), with the over/under set at 225.5 total points. Minnesota is a -500 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +390 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nets vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, December 27.
Nets vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks
- Nets vs Timberwolves pick: Over 225.5 (-110)
My Timberwolves vs Nets best bet is on the over, with the best price currently available at bet365. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nets vs Timberwolves Odds
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -105 | 225.5 -110o / -110u | +390 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -115 | 225.5 -110o / -110u | -500 |
Nets vs Timberwolves NBA Preview
The Timberwolves are coming off a high-scoring game, a 142-138 overtime loss against the Nuggets on Thursday.
This season, they rank 11th in points scored per game (119.1) and 11th in points allowed per game (114.4).
Their current concern is the status of Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley, who are day-to-day with minor issues.
The last matchup between Brooklyn and Minnesota, on November 3, finished with a total of 234 points — a 125-109 Timberwolves win.
This aligns with our Bet Labs recommendation to go with the over tonight, using the "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" system.
Nets vs Timberwolves Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system in NBA totals betting is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular-season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 225.5 (-110, bet365)
