Venue & Timing
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
Injury Report
Sacramento Kings:
Keegan Murray: Day-to-day (ankle).
Malik Monk: Out (hamstring).
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Anthony Edwards: Healthy, averaging 26+ PPG.
Karl-Anthony Towns: Healthy, averaging 21 PPG, 9 RPG.
Rudy Gobert: Probable (minor knee soreness).
Key Player Matchups
Anthony Edwards vs. Kings Backcourt: Edwards’ scoring and athleticism will test Sacramento’s perimeter defense, which allowed Atlanta to shoot 57.6% FG in their last game.
Domantas Sabonis vs. Rudy Gobert: Sabonis’ playmaking and rebounding (Kings average 39.2 RPG) face Gobert’s rim protection and defensive rebounding.
Keon Ellis vs. Timberwolves Wings: Ellis scored 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting against Atlanta, but consistency is key against Minnesota’s deep rotation.
Team Recent Form
Sacramento Kings:
Last Game: Lost to Atlanta 133–100.
Offense: 113.4 PPG (23rd NBA), 46.9% FG, 37.3% 3PT.
Defense: Allowing 124.5 PPG (28th NBA), opponents shooting 37% from deep.
Recent Form: 1–4 in last five, struggling defensively.
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Last Game: Win vs. Golden State.
Offense: 116.5 PPG, balanced scoring from Edwards and Towns.
Defense: Top-10 in efficiency, allowing under 112 PPG.
Recent Form: 4–1 in last five, strong home performances.
Series History
2025 Season: Timberwolves defeated Kings on Nov 9 (Golden 1 Center).
2024–25 Season: Kings won 2 of 3 matchups, including a 116–114 win at Target Center.
Trend: Historically competitive, but Minnesota has momentum in recent meetings.
Betting Trends
Kings: 1–4 ATS in last five, defense collapsing.
Timberwolves: 4–1 ATS in last five, covering spreads consistently.
Totals: Kings games trending Over due to poor defense.
Summary: The Timberwolves enter as strong favorites at home, with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns leading a balanced offense. Sacramento’s defensive struggles and lack of consistency make them vulnerable, though Sabonis’ playmaking could keep them close for stretches.
Prediction: Timberwolves 126–112.
Game Odds
Sacramento Kings 239.5
Minnesota Timberwolves – 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 13, 2025
