Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for Saturday, December 27, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/27/2025, 01:25 AM ET

The Brooklyn Nets (9-19, 13th in the Eastern Conference) play the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-11, fifth in the Western Conference) on Saturday. Brooklyn is coming off a 114-106 road win over Philadelphia, while Minnesota arrives following a 142-138 overtime loss at Denver. This matchup is part of today’s free NBA picks.

Nets vs Timberwolves Game Information

Date: Saturday, December 27
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV: YES / FanDuel SN North Extra

Brooklyn Nets Outlook

Brooklyn is led offensively by Michael Porter Jr., the team’s leading scorer at 25.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field. Nic Claxton is the Nets’ leading rebounder at 7.8 rebounds per game and also leads the team in assists at 4.4 per game. Brooklyn shoots 44.6% from the field and 34.6% from three, which has limited scoring consistency against stronger defenses.

Defensively, Brooklyn allows 113.9 points per game. Claxton anchors the interior with a team-high 1.3 blocks per game, but the Nets generate limited turnovers, averaging 7.3 steals per game as a team. That places added emphasis on half-court stops and defensive rebounding to end possessions and transition to offense. Injuries: Drake Powell is listed as a game-time decision, while Cam Thomas and Haywood Highsmith are out.

Key Stats Per Game

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Points scored: 109.3
Points Allowed: 113.9
Rebounds: 40.6
Assists: 25.7
Steals: 7.3
Blocks: 4.2
Turnovers: 15.1

Minnesota Timberwolves Outlook

Minnesota’s offense is led by Anthony Edwards, the team’s leading scorer at 28.7 points per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 40.4% from three. Julius Randle leads the team in assists at 5.5 per game and adds 22.6 points, giving Minnesota a second strong scoring option. As a team, the Timberwolves shoot 47.6% from the field and 37.0% from three.

Defensively, Minnesota is anchored by Rudy Gobert, the team’s leading rebounder at 11.1 per game and leading shot blocker at 1.5 blocks per game. Minnesota averages 8.5 steals per game, which has helped end defensive possessions and create transition opportunities. Injuries: Terrence Shannon Jr. is listed as a game-time decision.

Key Stats Per Game

Points scored: 118.5
Points Allowed: 114.4
Rebounds: 44.3
Assists: 26.3
Steals: 8.5
Blocks: 5.1
Turnovers: 13.9

Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Minnesota scores at a higher rate, shoots better from both the field and three, and holds an advantage on the boards. Brooklyn relies heavily on Porter for scoring and does not force many turnovers, which limits transition scoring. Minnesota’s scoring and rebounding advantage will help the T-Wolves to open a lead over four quarters. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves win and cover ATS, 121-108. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on the Nets. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Timberwolves with the Kickr promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Timberwolves vs Nets you are using the BetMGM bonus code.