Timberwolves vs Heat NBA Betting Predictions

<p>The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat faced off on Sunday, with the Timberwolves winning in Florida.</p> <p>Now, a few days later, the reverse fixture will take place as Miami heads north of the country to take on Minnesota at the Target Center in Minneapolis. That encounter will begin at 12:00 AEDT on Wednesday, January 7.</p> <p>Will we see the same outcome once again? Or, will we see the Heat exact revenge and get the victory this time around? Read on for our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat betting predictions.</p> <h2>Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat: Betting Preview</h2> <p>As part of our preview, we’re going to take a look at the most recent contest, as this may provide some insights into where the betting value is.</p> <p>In that game, Anthony Edwards scored 33 points for the Timberwolves in their 125-115 victory. Julius Randle added 23 points, recording a double-double with 10 rebounds. Rudy Gobert also had a double-double, as he had 13 points and 12 rebounds.</p> <p>The Heat had numerous players contribute points, but none were big enough on their own to make an impact. Norman Powell led the team with 21, but Devion Mitchell and Nikola Jovic (from the bench) were the next best with 14.</p> <p>It was a result that has followed a trend over the last few years between these teams: the Heat haven’t performed well when they’ve faced the Timberwolves.</p> <p>Over the last five games, Minnesota is 4-1, suggesting they have an edge over these two sides. Results have included:</p> <ul> <li>Jan 2026: Heat 115-125 Timberwolves</li> <li>Mar 2025: Heat 104-106 Timberwolves</li> <li>Nov 2024: Timberwolves 94-95 Heat</li> <li>Dec 2023: Heat 108-112 Timberwolves</li> <li>Oct 2023: Timberwolves 106-90 Heat</li> <li>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>It’s not just the last five meetings in which Miami have struggled when these two play. Minnesota are 7-3 over the last 10 contests.</p> <h2>Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Given where the two teams find themselves in their respective Conferences, this game could offer plenty of betting opportunities pre- and during the contest.</p> <p>When making our top Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat betting predictions, we think the Timberwolves will win. They are in better form and have a H2H record against the Heat that is fairly dominant. Miami has simply struggled against Minnesota, and we think this trend will continue.</p> <p>Anthony Edwards is our pick as the player to watch in this game. He has been in good form recently and has averaged 29.3 points per game before Monday’s contest with the Washington Wizards. We predict he will have another game of 25+ points, having scored 30+ in his last two.</p> <p>If Jamie Jaquez Jr. makes a full return from injury in time, we predict he’ll have 15+ points. He has been consistent for the team throughout December and surpassed this number numerous times.</p>