Timberwolves vs Heat NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 10
Preseason, Saturday, October 10: the Timberwolves take on the Heat in Miami at 8:00 PM ET.
Price: Timberwolves 51¢, Heat 49¢ (Polymarket, as of Sat 6:30 AM ET)
Kalshi: Timberwolves 50¢, Heat 50¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
Close to a coin flip: the Timberwolves are 51¢ and the Heat 49¢. Kalshi has the Timberwolves 1¢ cheaper at 50¢. That is up 5¢ from the Timberwolves’ opening price of 46¢.
Who will play, and for how long
Starters usually play 15 to 20 minutes, and some sit out. The fourth quarter belongs to players fighting for the last roster spots.
Availability
As of Sat 6:30 AM ET. Expect updates before tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves): Out, right achilles, expected back Apr 1
Pelle Larsson (Heat): Day-To-Day, illness, expected back Oct 10
Dru Smith (Heat): Day-To-Day, right calf, expected back Oct 16
Keshad Johnson (Heat): Out, hamstring, expected back Oct 26
Kylor Kelley (Heat): Day-To-Day, right calf, expected back Oct 10
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s numbers on this season’s rosters. In preseason they show who the regulars are, not how long they will play.
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards: 35.0 min, 31.5% usage, 28.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.7 ast
LaMelo Ball: 28.0 min, 32.0% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.8 reb, 7.1 ast (new, was CHA)
Jaden McDaniels: 31.7 min, 18.5% usage, 14.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast
Rudy Gobert: 31.3 min, 12.9% usage, 10.9 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.7 ast
Ayo Dosunmu: 28.9 min, 19.0% usage, 14.4 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.5 ast
Out: Donte DiVincenzo.
Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.9 min, 37.0% usage, 27.6 pts, 9.8 reb, 5.4 ast (new, was MIL)
Bam Adebayo: 32.4 min, 25.0% usage, 20.1 pts, 10.0 reb, 3.2 ast
Andrew Wiggins: 30.3 min, 19.7% usage, 15.4 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.7 ast
Davion Mitchell: 28.6 min, 13.7% usage, 9.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 6.5 ast
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 26.6 min, 18.5% usage, 13.5 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.4 ast (new, was DEN)
Track the game through tip on NBA WIRE, and check NBA MARKET for the better price.
FAQ
Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight?
LaMelo Ball was not on the injury report as of Sat 6:30 AM ET.
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight?
Giannis Antetokounmpo was not on the injury report as of Sat 6:30 AM ET.
Who is favored in Timberwolves vs Heat?
The Timberwolves. Polymarket has them at 51¢, which reads as about a 51% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Timberwolves vs Heat?
Saturday, October 10, at 8:00 PM ET, in Miami.
Good luck!
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