The Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) face the Miami Heat (20-16) as 4.5-point favorites on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock and FDSN.
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Timberwolves vs. Heat Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Timberwolves 120, Heat 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-187)
- Total Pick: Under 238.5 (computer predicts 236.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Heat (+4.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Heat Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Timberwolves | -2.5 | 235.5 | -141 | +119 | 125-115 MIN |
| 3/7/2025 | Timberwolves | -3.5 | 218.5 | -161 | +136 | 106-104 MIN |
| 11/10/2024 | Timberwolves | -7.5 | 219 | -289 | +232 | 95-94 MIA |
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Minnesota is 15-21-0 ATS this season.
- The Timberwolves have an 11-16 record against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Minnesota has gone over in 17 of its 36 games with a set total (47.2%).
- This season, the Timberwolves have won 21 out of the 29 games, or 72.4%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Minnesota has won 20 of its 27 games, or 74.1%, when favored by at least -187 on the moneyline.
Heat 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Miami has compiled a 21-14-1 record against the spread.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 4.5 points or more, the Heat have a 6-4-1 record against the spread.
- Of Miami's 36 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (47.2%).
- The Heat have gone 10-10 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 50% of those games).
- Miami has a record of 3-8 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +155 or longer (27.3%).
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Timberwolves vs. Heat Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Terrence Shannon: Out (Foot),
Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Injury Maintenance)
Heat
Heat:
Keshad Johnson: Probable (Back),
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Out (Ankle)
Timberwolves vs. Heat Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock and FDSN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
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