Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets – Preview & Prediction (Oct. 27, 2025)
Game preview
The Timberwolves and Nuggets meet in what should be an interesting early-season matchup. Minnesota has been a bit up-and-down to start the year: a gritty 118-114 road win over Portland, a heavy loss in Los Angeles (128-110), and a narrow 114-110 victory at home against Indiana. Anthony Edwards’ limited minutes in that last game after a hamstring issue are the biggest storyline for Minnesota — if he’s sidelined, others will have to carry more of the load.
Denver has been solid but not flawless in its first couple of games. They dropped an overtime contest to Golden State (137-131) when Steph Curry took over, then bounced back with a dominant 133-111 win over Phoenix. Nikola Jokic has been filling the stat sheet with triple-doubles, though he hasn’t looked as aggressive a scorer as fans might expect. Aaron Gordon exploded for a huge scoring night in Golden State, and contributions from Jamal Murray, Bruce Brown and Christian Braun will be important if Denver wants consistent success.
Injuries, form and matchup notes
Minnesota could be dealing with fatigue — this is a back-to-back for them after the Pacers game — and the Edwards hamstring is a key concern. Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert have shown they can step up, but the Wolves may need more from their guards if Edwards misses time. Rob Dillingham is listed as questionable.
Denver appears healthier and deeper on paper, which could give them an edge late in games. Integrating newer pieces like Cameron Johnson and getting steady production from role players will be crucial for the Nuggets’ balance. The Wolves do have recent success versus Denver, holding a streak of head-to-head wins, so the matchup is not a foregone conclusion.
Prediction
Rest and depth favor Denver here. Minnesota’s back-to-back and the uncertainty around Edwards’ availability tilt this game toward the visitors, who should be able to control the pace and exploit matchup advantages. Expect Denver to win by a few points.
Tip-off: Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, October 27, 2025
Prediction: Denver Nuggets -4.5
Odds (example): 1.77 — Stake: 1 unit
