The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they hit the road to play the Denver Nuggets (21-8) on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Ball Arena as 3.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 10:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Nuggets 122, Timberwolves 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-164)
- Total Pick: Under 239.5 (computer predicts 236.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Nuggets (-3.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 | Nuggets | -1.5 | 237 | -114 | -105 | 123-112 DEN |
| 10/27/2025 | Nuggets | -6.5 | 229.5 | -240 | +197 | 127-114 DEN |
| 4/1/2025 | Nuggets | -2 | 229.5 | -123 | +103 | 140-139 MIN |
| 3/12/2025 | Nuggets | -1.5 | 233.5 | -125 | +105 | 115-95 MIN |
| 1/25/2025 | Nuggets | -3.5 | 229.5 | -163 | +138 | 133-104 MIN |
| 11/1/2024 | Timberwolves | -4 | 219.5 | -176 | +149 | 119-116 MIN |
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver's ATS record is 17-12-0 this season.
- The Nuggets are 13-10 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Denver's games have gone over the point total in 19 out of 30 opportunities (63.3%).
- The Nuggets have entered the game as favorites 25 times this season and won 19, or 76%, of those games.
- This season, Denver has won 18 of its 24 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -164 on the moneyline.
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Minnesota has gone 12-18-0 ATS this season.
- The Timberwolves have a 3-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Minnesota's games have gone over the point total 13 out of 30 times (43.3%).
- The Timberwolves have won 33.3% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (2-4).
- Minnesota has gone 2-2 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +138 or longer (50%).
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Cameron Johnson: Day-To-Day (Knee)
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Joe Ingles: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Jaden McDaniels: Day-To-Day (Oblique)
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC and ESPN
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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