Milwaukee Bucks-Minnesota Timberwolves Preview: Injuries, Odds & Starters

Oct 5, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) drives for the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Milwaukee Bucks-Minnesota Timberwolves Preview: Injuries, Odds & Starters

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By Alex Toledo | Last updated Nov 2, 2026 1:06 PM ET

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Game date, time and location: Monday, Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m. CST, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

TV: WCGV/My 24 (Milwaukee), DAZN (Minnesota)

Radio: 620 AM, (Milwaukee), 830 AM (Minnesota)

VITALS: The Milwaukee Bucks (1-5) and Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) meet for the first of two matchups season. Last season, the Timberwolves won both matchups against the Bucks.

The Bucks are 36-36 all-time against the Timberwolves during the regular season, including 21-15 in home games and 15-21 on the road.

This offseason, the Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green as part of a four-team trade, where they also sent out Julius Randle, Naz Reid, a 2033 first round pick, three future first round pick swaps and three second round picks.

Additionally, the Timberwolves also signed Jonathan Kuminga and Trey Lyles in free agency, drafted Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, re-signed Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark, gave Jaden McDaniels a contract extension and traded for Cody Williams.

Most recently, the Bucks are coming off a, 136-111 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Betting Lines (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

Spread: Bucks +10.5 (-112), T-Wolves -10.5 (-108)

Moneyline: Bucks +370, T-Wolves -480

Total points scored: 233.5 (over -105, under -115)

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