The Sacramento Kings have lost six of their last seven games, and they’ll have a tough time getting back on track in tonight’s matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
That said, Maxime Raynaud has stepped up big for Sacramento, and my Kings vs. Timberwolves predictions expect that strong play to continue despite his team’s struggles.
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Here are my best NBA picks for this Western Conference showdown on Sunday, December 14,
Kings vs Timberwolves prediction
Kings vs Timberwolves best bet: Maxime Raynaud Over 21.5 points + rebounds + assists (-110)
Maxime Raynaud has stepped up for the Sacramento Kings in Domantas Sabonis’ absence, posting at least 22 PRA in four straight games and five of his last six.
With Sabonis out again tonight, Raynaud is in line for another start, which should lead to another productive showing.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are middle-of-the-pack in points allowed in the paint per game this season, but over their last 10, they’ve surrendered the seventh-most paint points.
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Though the Wolves sport a formidable defense, Raynaud has performed well against the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, and Houston Rockets — proving he can post strong numbers against strong opposition.
The big man should be heavily involved tonight as he takes on Rudy Gobert in the frontcourt. Expect him to clear this combo line for a fifth straight contest as a struggling Sacramento squad gives him plenty of run.
Kings vs Timberwolves same-game parlay
Rudy Gobert has recorded 10 double-doubles this season, and he’s done so in two of three matchups with the Kings. Sacramento has allowed the most points in the paint and the fifth-most rebounds per game.
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Minnesota is just 9-16 ATS, and the Wolves are 0-3 ATS across their last three games as double-digit favorites. Sacramento covered as double-digit underdogs in its previous matchup with Minnesota.
Kings vs Timberwolves SGP
Maxime Raynaud Over 21.5 points + rebounds + assists
Rudy Gobert double-double
Our “from downtown” SGP: Big men balling
Julius Randle is averaging 23 points per game this season, and he’s scored at least that many in 13 of 25 appearances. That includes seven of 12 games at home.
Kings vs Timberwolves SGP
Maxime Raynaud Over 21.5 points+rebounds+assists
Rudy Gobert double-double
Julius Randle Over 22.5 points
Kings vs Timberwolves odds
Spread: Kings +12.5 (-105) | Timberwolves -12.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Kings +475 | Timberwolves -650
Over/Under: Over 232.5 | Under 232.5
Kings vs Timberwolves betting trend to know
The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the team total Over in 30 of their last 46 home games (+11.70 Units / 22% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Kings vs. Timberwolves.
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How to watch Kings vs Timberwolves
Location
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Date
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Tip-off
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
NBCS California, FDSN North
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