NBA (National Basketball Association) · Thursday, 22 October, MSK

Miami Heat — Minnesota Timberwolves

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Model prediction for 22 October

Miami Heat56%
Minnesota Timberwolves44%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Miami Heat are slightly stronger: 56% against 44%.

The model expects a score around 120:118 — 238 points in total.

Over 237.5 points (incl. overtime) — 49%.

Why

  • Minnesota Timberwolves without Donte DiVincenzo: that costs the team about 2.1 points a game.
  • Pace: Miami Heat 103.9, Minnesota Timberwolves 103.9 possessions per 48 minutes.

Probabilities

Expected points (incl. overtime): Miami Heat — Minnesota Timberwolves119.8–117.8
Total over 237.5 (incl. OT)49%
Total under 237.5 (incl. OT)51%

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Form

Miami Heat

  • 15.04away · Charlotte Hornets126:127
  • 13.04Atlanta Hawks143:117
  • 11.04away · Washington Wizards140:117
  • 10.04away · Toronto Raptors114:128
  • 08.04away · Toronto Raptors95:121

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • 16.05San Antonio Spurs109:139
  • 13.05away · San Antonio Spurs97:126
  • 11.05San Antonio Spurs114:109
  • 09.05San Antonio Spurs108:115
  • 07.05away · San Antonio Spurs95:133

Head to head

  • 07.01.2026Minnesota Timberwolves — Miami Heat122:94
  • 04.01.2026Miami Heat — Minnesota Timberwolves115:125
  • 08.03.2025Miami Heat — Minnesota Timberwolves104:106
  • 11.11.2024Minnesota Timberwolves — Miami Heat94:95
  • 19.12.2023Miami Heat — Minnesota Timberwolves108:112

Full record: 14 meetings →

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 56% will not happen in roughly 44 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →