Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Toronto Raptors 117-94: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · NBA · Toronto Raptors 94, Minnesota Timberwolves 117
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 117-94 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 228.5, with 211 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves final score and game recap
The Minnesota Timberwolves led 32-21 after the first quarter and 55-47 at halftime. They outscored the Toronto Raptors 62-47 in the second half, 35-15 in the third quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ja'Kobe Walter (Toronto Raptors): 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists.
- RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors): 20 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves): 26 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists.
- LaMelo Ball (Minnesota Timberwolves): 15 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists.
Who covered the spread in Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves?
The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, winning by 23 points.
The spread opened at Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 and closed at Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5. AiQ's pick was the Toronto Raptors +1.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves go over or under the total?
The game went under: 211 points combined against a closing total of 228.5, under by 17.5. 102 of the 211 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 231.5 and closed at 228.5. AiQ's pick was the under 228.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Toronto Raptors to win at -105, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Toronto Raptors +1.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 228.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the total and wrong on the moneyline and the spread.
Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves won the first quarter, paying -135.
- First-quarter total 56.5: the under, paying -120, with 53 points scored.
- Minnesota Timberwolves team total 115.5: the over, paying -118, with 117 scored.
- First-half spread: Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5 covered, paying -115.
- Toronto Raptors team total 112.5: the under, paying -108, with 94 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves won the first half, paying -148.
- First-half total 110.5: the under, paying -105, with 102 points scored.
Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Toronto Raptors at +135 and the Minnesota Timberwolves at -165. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Timberwolves a 59% favorite. The Minnesota Timberwolves won as the favorite at -165: $60.61 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Toronto Raptors, the price before the game was -105: priced below fair (−3.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Minnesota Timberwolves between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 231.5 to 228.5, and the game went under.
Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Toronto Raptors 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went under.
This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 2-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went under. That made it three straight wins for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What's next for Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves?
Next for the Toronto Raptors: the Orlando Magic at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Timberwolves: at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, October 26, 2026.