Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 9, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/09/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Sacramento Kings on Sunday at Golden 1 Center. Minnesota is 5–4 overall and 3–2 on the road after a 137–97 win over Utah; the Timberwolves sit seventh in the Western Conference. Sacramento is 3–6 and 2–2 at home after a 132–101 loss to Oklahoma City; the Kings are 12th in the West. Take the winning shot and win with our NBA picks.

Timberwolves vs Kings Game Information

Date & Time: Sunday, November 9, 9:00 PM ET

Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

TV: FanDuel SN North

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Team Breakdown - Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota is averaging 116.5 points per game and allowing 115.9 while shooting 49.6% from the field. Julius Randle leads the Timberwolves, averaging 26.8 points and 5.6 assists per game, and Rudy Gobert is the top rebounder at 9.8 per game. Minnesota’s recent stretch includes road wins at Brooklyn and Charlotte, plus Friday’s blowout over Utah, with production from the starting five and plenty of bench shooting.

Turnovers have not been a problem, and the Timberwolves have been playing well on offense in the two-point area and getting to the line. Defensive communication on the perimeter is important on Sunday against a Sacramento team that takes plenty of threes. Injury report: Terrence Shannon Jr. (out).

Team Breakdown - Sacramento Kings

Sacramento averages 116.9 points per game and allows 121.7 on 48.8% shooting from the field. Zach LaVine is the leading scorer, averaging 27.4 points per game. Dennis Schröder leads in assists at 6.9 per game, and Domantas Sabonis is the leading rebounder at 14.2 per game. The Kings have alternated results over the last five, with a home win over Golden State but double-digit losses at Denver and to Oklahoma City.

Sacramento needs better possessions late and better defensive rebounding to limit second shots; the Kings’ best stretches have come when they keep opponents off the foul line and do not allow offensive rebounds. DeMar DeRozan has provided mid-range scoring when the Kings use their half-court sets. Injury report: Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray (out).

Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings Prediction

Minnesota brings the stronger defense and, at the other end, a higher field-goal shooting percentage, while Sacramento’s defense has allowed 120+ per game and is without its top rebounder. Minnesota’s inside scoring and late half-court execution will lead to a road result. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves win and cover ATS, 122–116.