Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (02-04-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

As the trade deadline approaches, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been actively pursuing two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. In spite of this, the Wolves play a crucial game on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors, who want to finish in the top four of the East this year.

Despite Minnesota's recent disappointing road defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, oddsmakers put Minnesota as the road favorite in this game. With the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers all listed far ahead of them in the Eastern Conference futures market, Toronto, despite being 14-11 this season, isn't getting much attention from the oddsmakers.

Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - When and where to watch the game

The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-20) and Toronto Raptors (30-21) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will be broadcast live on FDSNX. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the game live for online users.

Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Expected Starting Lineups

Toronto Raptors

PG Immanuel Quickley
SG Brandon Ingram
SF RJ Barrett
PF Scottie Barnes
C Collin Murray-Boyles

Minnesota Timberwolves

PG Donte DiVincenzo
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julius Randle
C Rudy Gobert

Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Injury Report

Toronto Raptors

• Jakob Poeltl- Out (Returned to Toronto on Sunday to receive targeted pain relief treatment for his back injury)
• Chucky Hepburn- Out (G League)

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Julius Randle- Day-to-day (Thumb)
• Terrence Shannon Jr. Out (Foot)
• Anthony Edwards- Day-to-day (Left elbow soreness)

Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Game Prediction

The Timberwolves ended a four-game winning streak on Monday night when they lost in Memphis. Despite being doubtful for both Monday's game and tonight's, Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined for 58 of Minnesota's 128 points.

The Raptors, meanwhile, lost two games to the Magic and Knicks before defeating the Jazz at home. The Raptors did not make up for their third consecutive ATS loss, though, as they won by seven points. With five players in double digits, including RJ Barrett with 21 points and six rebounds, Toronto's scoring depth was once again evident.

With the over/under set at 225.5 total points, the Timberwolves are a 2-point favorite over the Raptors on the spread (Timberwolves -2). On the moneyline, Toronto is +110 to pull off the upset, while Minnesota is a -130 favorite to win outright.


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