Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday January 13 2026
Timberwolves vs Bucks picks headline the board as Minnesota and Milwaukee square off in a matchup shaped by recent form, key absences, and a total that continues to draw attention from sharp bettors following NBA picks. With both teams on equal rest and recent meetings trending low-scoring, this game sets up as a grind.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Timberwolves +3
- Total Pick: Under 226
- Projected Final Score: Bucks 108, Timberwolves 107
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Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Timberwolves vs Bucks
- Each of the last four meetings between these teams has stayed under the total.
- Minnesota has won five of its last six games.
- The under is 11-3 in the Bucks’ last 14 games.
- Milwaukee has played at the fifth-slowest pace in the league over that span.
- Minnesota earned a 103-100 home win in the last meeting on December 21.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Team | Spread |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +3 (-110) |
| Milwaukee Bucks | -3 (-110) |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Minnesota | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12 | 05:36:06 PM | +1.5 -110 | -1.5 -110 |
| 01/12 | 05:36:21 PM | +1.5 -108 | -1.5 -112 |
| 01/12 | 05:48:06 PM | +2 -108 | -2 -112 |
| 01/12 | 05:48:27 PM | +2 -108 | -2 -112 |
| 01/12 | 05:49:59 PM | +2 -106 | -2 -114 |
| 01/12 | 05:50:08 PM | +2 -106 | -2 -114 |
| 01/12 | 06:28:15 PM | +2.5 -108 | -2.5 -112 |
| 01/12 | 09:38:13 PM | +2.5 -106 | -2.5 -114 |
| 01/12 | 09:39:19 PM | +3 -108 | -3 -112 |
| 01/12 | 09:40:52 PM | +3 -110 | -3 -110 |
| 01/13 | 01:21:54 AM | +3 -106 | -3 -114 |
| 01/13 | 01:24:42 AM | +3 -110 | -3 -110 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12 | 05:36:07 PM | 229 -110 | 229 -110 |
| 01/12 | 05:48:32 PM | 229 -110 | 229 -110 |
| 01/12 | 05:49:05 PM | 229 -110 | 229 -110 |
| 01/12 | 05:50:03 PM | 229 -110 | 229 -110 |
| 01/12 | 09:38:14 PM | 228 -112 | 228 -108 |
| 01/12 | 09:39:20 PM | 229 -110 | 229 -110 |
| 01/12 | 10:06:38 PM | 228 -110 | 228 -110 |
| 01/13 | 08:29:55 AM | 226 -110 | 226 -110 |
Timberwolves vs Bucks Game Preview and Analysis
Minnesota and Milwaukee meet again after a tight 103-100 Timberwolves win in late December. Milwaukee stayed within the number in that game as a large underdog, and the defensive tone carried through once again as the game stayed under the total.
The Timberwolves are coming off a one-point home win over San Antonio and have won five of their last six games. Even so, Minnesota faces potential challenges with Anthony Edwards expected to miss this game and Rudy Gobert facing a one-game suspension pending appeal. Gobert has been a major presence on the glass, averaging 13.5 rebounds per game in January.
Milwaukee continues to be difficult to trust in the betting market. After a solid road win over the Lakers, the Bucks followed it up by losing outright at home as a six-point favorite against a short-handed Denver team. Over the last few weeks, Milwaukee has alternated wins and losses without building momentum.
With Edwards out, Minnesota loses a chunk of offensive punch. At the same time, Milwaukee has slowed games down significantly, which keeps pointing back to a total that still feels a bit too high.
Key Injuries and Notes (MIN / MIL)
- MIN: Anthony Edwards is expected to miss the game with a foot injury.
- MIN: Rudy Gobert is scheduled for a one-game suspension pending appeal.
- MIL: Myles Turner is questionable.
Final Score Prediction
- Final Score: Bucks 108, Timberwolves 107
ATS and Total Picks
- Spread: Timberwolves +3
- Total: Under 226
