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Heat vs. Timberwolves Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 21

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20 October 2026 By Data Skrive

In the first game of the 2026-27 season for both teams, the Miami Heat take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 21, 2026. The matchup airs on ESPN.

The Heat are currently slim 1.5-point favorites over the Timberwolves. The matchup has an over/under of 243.5.

Heat vs. Timberwolves Odds and Game Time

Game day: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Miami, Florida
Arena: Kaseya Center
Total: 243.5 points
Spread: Heat -1.5
Moneyline: Heat (-120), Timberwolves (+102)

How to watch Heat vs. Timberwolves

TV Channel: ESPN

Betting the Over/Under: Heat vs. Timberwolves

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Betting the Moneyline: Heat vs. Timberwolves

Miami has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -120 or shorter.
Minnesota has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +102.
The Heat have an implied moneyline win probability of 54.5% in this matchup.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Heat vs. Timberwolves

Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+ 1.5)
Pick OU: Over (243.5)
Prediction: Timberwolves 126 - Heat 123
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