Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 12/21/25, 4:00 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 12/21/25 at 9:30 PM in NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter their Sunday matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks in excellent recent form, having established themselves as one of the more reliable teams in their conference over the past several weeks. Minnesota has been consistently winning games, particularly at home, where their pace and physicality have translated into strong results. They have shown an ability to control games for long stretches, often building leads through sustained offensive pressure rather than relying on short scoring bursts.

Defensively, the Timberwolves have been disciplined, limiting second-chance opportunities and forcing opponents into difficult half-court possessions. Their recent performances suggest a team playing with confidence and cohesion, capable of taking control after halftime and maintaining composure late in games.

Milwaukee, by contrast, has experienced a difficult stretch marked by uneven performances and disappointing road results. The Bucks have struggled to close games, especially away from home, where defensive lapses have repeatedly undermined otherwise competitive starts.

In several recent losses, Milwaukee remained within reach early before allowing games to slip away during extended scoring runs by opponents. Rebounding issues and transition defense have been recurring problems, preventing the Bucks from setting a consistent rhythm. While effort has generally not been lacking, the results have not followed, and Milwaukee enters this matchup still searching for stability.