Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 25, 2026

Two wins apiece, and neither team has had to sweat out a close finish yet. Toronto heads to Minneapolis on Sunday for its first meeting of the season with Minnesota. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET at Target Center and airs on NBA TV. The Raptors are 2-0, tied for first in the Atlantic Division after Friday's 112-102 win over Washington. Minnesota is also 2-0, sharing the Northwest Division lead following a 115-93 victory at Orlando. Both clubs won comfortably in their openers, too. Take a look at our free NBA picks for the rest of Sunday's schedule.

Toronto Raptors Have Several Players Producing

The Raptors made life miserable for Chicago in their season opener, winning 135-92. Washington put up more resistance Friday, but Toronto still came away with a 112-102 victory. The Raptors have scored 247 points across their first two games and conceded 194. Their defense has also produced 26 steals and 12 blocks, impressive numbers this early in the season. On the boards, Toronto has collected 103 rebounds, including 53 against the Wizards. The Raptors are shooting 44.4% from the field and have handed out 55 assists.

Scottie Barnes followed his 23-point opener with 28 against Washington, adding 14 rebounds Friday. Through two games, he's putting up 25.5 points, 10 rebounds and five assists per night. RJ Barrett scored 20 against Chicago and 23 against Washington, leaving him at 21.5 points per game. Kawhi Leonard has contributed 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley is scoring 17.5 points and dishing out 6.5 assists. Four Toronto players are already averaging at least 17 points, giving the Raptors plenty of options when they have the ball.

Injuries: Nate Bittle is out with a foot injury.

Minnesota Timberwolves Have Been Tough to Score Against

Minnesota hasn't played at Target Center yet, but the Timberwolves have already picked up two convincing road victories. They opened with a 131-106 win in Miami and then beat Orlando 115-93 on Friday. The Magic managed 93 points, 13 fewer than Minnesota allowed against the Heat. The Timberwolves have collected 113 rebounds through two games, including 61 in Orlando. They're scoring 123 points per game and allowing 99.5. Minnesota also has 53 assists and six blocks, while its combined field-goal shooting stands at 44.9%.

Anthony Edwards had a remarkable opener in Miami, scoring 45 points before finishing with 15 against Orlando. His average stands at 30 points after two games. LaMelo Ball has scored 33 points and handed out 11 assists, giving him averages of 16.5 and 5.5. Jaden McDaniels is contributing 16 points and seven rebounds, while Ayo Dosunmu has recorded 12 assists across the two victories. Rudy Gobert has collected 24 rebounds, with 15 coming against Miami. Jonathan Kuminga has chipped in with 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Injuries: Donte DiVincenzo is out with an Achilles injury.

Key To The Game

Toronto has recorded 13 steals per game, while Minnesota has been especially strong on the boards. The Timberwolves average five more rebounds than the Raptors. Keeping Gobert away from offensive rebounds will be important for Toronto.

Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game Pick

• Minnesota Timberwolves

Both teams have started well, but Minnesota has been particularly impressive defensively. The Timberwolves held Miami to 106 points and Orlando to 93, while dominating the boards in both games. Toronto has several players scoring regularly, although Minnesota's rebounding gives the home team an advantage. Edwards has averaged 30 points, and Gobert has collected 12 rebounds per game. Minnesota wins its home opener and moves to 3-0 on Sunday.

Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Over/Under Pick

• Over

Toronto has scored 135 and 112 points in its first two games, while Minnesota has put up 131 and 115. Barnes has been scoring consistently for the Raptors, and Edwards already has a 45-point performance for the Timberwolves. Both teams have moved the ball well and have several players contributing offensively. Another productive night from their leading scorers pushes the combined score higher. The over is the play Sunday night.