Bucks vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 13

The Milwaukee Bucks (17-22) play the Minnesota Timberwolves (26-14) on January 13, 2026. The matchup airs on FDSN and FDSWI. Tuesday's matchup between the Bucks and the Timberwolves features the Bucks as modest 3.5-point favorites. The over/under is 228.5 points for the game.

Here's everything you need to know about the Bucks-Timberwolves game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Bucks vs. Timberwolves Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• TV: FDSN and FDSWI
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Bucks vs. Timberwolves Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (+ 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (228.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 118 - Bucks 114

Bucks vs. Timberwolves Betting Insights

• Of 39 games so far this season, the Bucks have played 19 with over 228.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
• The Timberwolves have played in 25 games this season (62.5% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 228.5 points.
• The Bucks and the Timberwolves combine to average 4.3 more points per game than the total of 228.5 set for this matchup.
• The Bucks and the Timberwolves have seen their opponents average a combined 1.4 more points per game than the point total of 228.5 set in this matchup.
• Milwaukee has won 10, or 55.6%, of the 18 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Minnesota has been victorious in two of the eight contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Minnesota has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head matchups with Milwaukee.
• The Bucks have an advantage against the spread (1-0) when playing the Timberwolves.

Bucks Recent Trends

• The Bucks have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their past 10 games.
• Milwaukee and its opponents have combined to score an average of 227.8 points in its last 10 games, 0.7 less than the 228.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Bucks are 18-21-0 against the spread this season.
• Milwaukee has an against the spread record of 6-6 in its 12 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more so far this season.
• Bucks games this year have gone over the total in 15 out of 40 opportunities (37.5%).
• The Bucks average just 1.9 fewer points per game (112.9) than the Timberwolves give up (114.8).
• Milwaukee has a 10-7 record against the spread and a 13-4 record overall when putting up more than 114.8 points.
• This season, the Bucks have a 48.5% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.5% higher than the 46.0% of shots the Timberwolves' opponents have made.
• Against the spread, the Bucks have fared worse at home, covering eight times in 18 home games, and 10 times in 21 road games.
• In home games, Milwaukee exceeds the total 44.4% of the time (eight of 18 games). It has hit the over in 33.3% of road games (seven of 21 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Bucks have an identical winning percentage at home compared to on the road (.556).

Bucks Recent Stats

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 29.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 64.7% from the field (fifth in league).
• Ryan Rollins puts up 16.6 points, 4.4 boards and 5.6 assists per contest, shooting 46.8% from the floor and 40.3% from downtown with 2.3 made treys per game.
• Myles Turner posts 12.4 points, 5.3 boards and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 38.7% from downtown with 2.2 made treys per game.
• Bobby Portis averages 12.9 points, 1.3 assists and 6.5 boards.
• Kyle Kuzma averages 12.8 points, 2.2 assists and 4.8 boards.

Bucks Player Props

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Minnesota has averaged a total of 237.1 combined points in its last 10 games, 8.6 greater than this matchup's over/under of 228.5.
• The Timberwolves are 17-23-0 against the spread this season.
• Minnesota is 3-1 ATS when underdogs by 3.5 points or more this season.
• The Timberwolves have hit the over 47.5% of the time this year (19 of 40 games with a set point total).
• The Timberwolves score only 4.8 more points per game (119.9) than the Bucks give up (115.1).
• Minnesota has put together a 14-8 ATS record and a 20-2 overall record in games it scores more than 115.1 points.
• The Timberwolves are shooting 48.3% from the field, 1.9% higher than the 46.4% the Bucks' opponents have shot this season.
• The Timberwolves have performed better against the spread at home (9-12-0) than away (8-11-0) this season.
• Minnesota's games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (seven times out of 21) than on the road (12 of 19) this year.
• This season the Timberwolves are 14-4 at home as moneyline favorites (.778 winning percentage). On the road they are 10-4 (.714).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle is putting up 22.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest. He's also draining 48.9% of his shots from the floor and 33.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per contest.
• On a per-game basis, Naz Reid gets the Timberwolves 14.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 13.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He is making 41.8% of his shots from the floor and 37.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.1 treys per game.
• Jaden McDaniels gives the Timberwolves 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest while delivering 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Mike Conley gets the Timberwolves 4.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game while posting 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Timberwolves Player Props

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