The Milwaukee Bucks (1-5) and Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) meet Monday at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Timberwolves won 2-0, outscoring Bucks by 36 points
The Bucks suffered another tough loss Saturday, falling 136-111 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and failing to cover as 8.5-point home underdogs while the Over (235.5) cashed. C Kel'el Ware led Milwaukee with a double-double off the bench with 19 points and 10 rebounds. G Tyler Herro added 15 points, shooting 4 for 11 from 3-point range in the lopsided defeat.
The Timberwolves lost 121-111 at the San Antonio
Spurs Saturday, but covered as 12.5-point underdogs while the Over (230.5) cashed. G Ayo Dosunmu led the shorthanded Timberwolves with 27 points and 9 rebounds. F Jonathan Kuminga and F Jaden McDaniels added 19 points apiece.
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Bucks at Timberwolves odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Bucks +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Timberwolves -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +10.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -10.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bucks at Timberwolves key injuries
Bucks
Not submitted yet; no injuries listed for Saturday game
Timberwolves
- G Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) out
- G Anthony Edwards (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 123, Bucks 110
Moneyline
PASS.
The Timberwolves (-475) should handle their business Monday, but there is no value in the moneyline. Take your bet to the spread and/or total.
Against the spread
BET TIMBERWOLVES -11.5 (-110).
Minnesota has a favorable matchup Monday against a Milwaukee team that has struggled defensively throughout its 1-5 start. The Bucks allowed 132 points against the Houston Rockets and 136 against Cleveland in consecutive blowout losses.
The Timberwolves are averaging 120 points per game (PPG) while allowing just 108.7. They also recently dominated the LA Clippers 127-101, showing their ability to build a comfortable lead at home. Minnesota holds a significant shooting advantage, connecting on 37.8% of its 3-pointers compared with Milwaukee's 33.9%. The Bucks are also winless on the road this season after finishing 13-28 away from home last year.
Even without Edwards, Minnesota has enough offensive depth to take advantage of Milwaukee's struggling defense. With the Bucks allowing 126.2 PPG, another lopsided result is certainly possible.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 233.5 (-110).
Minnesota's defense is allowing just 106.7 PPG, with C Rudy Gobert providing a strong presence in the paint. Milwaukee has struggled offensively, averaging 113.4 points while shooting just 45% from the field and committing 16.8 turnovers per game. Edwards' absence also limits Minnesota's scoring, setting up a slower-paced matchup where both teams struggle to generate consistent offense.
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