Detroit
Pistons
1-1
Spread
+1.5
NBA Predictions
Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 8:00pm EST at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
@
Minnesota
Timberwolves
3-1
Spread
-1.5
50%
50%
Spread
Detroit Pistons +1.5
Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5
Moneyline
Detroit Pistons +102
Minnesota Timberwolves -122
Total
Over 227.5 (-110)
Under 227.5 (-110)
Who wins this game?
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Pistons vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Pass With Detroit’s Lineup Unclear
Analysis updated October 14, 2026 at 1:22 AM CDT
Minnesota is the likelier winner at home, but Detroit’s uncertain lineup makes the Timberwolves’ -142 moneyline difficult to justify.
Detroit’s lineup could change the matchup
Yahoo Sports (SB Nation / Canis Hoopus) reports that regular Detroit starters Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren missed the Pistons’ previous preseason game against Washington. Their availability for Wednesday hasn’t been confirmed, so Detroit’s expected rotation remains unclear.
Minnesota enters the game 3-1 in the preseason, compared with Detroit’s 1-1 record. SportsPicksForum makes the Timberwolves 2.5-point favorites and prices their moneyline at -142, with Detroit at +120 and the total at 227.5.
Pistons vs. Timberwolves betting pick
Minnesota is the likely winner, but the preseason records alone don’t justify paying -142. Cunningham and Duren would materially strengthen Detroit if they return, while another absence would leave the Pistons without two regular starters. With no confirmed lineup information to settle that question, the best betting choice is Pass.
Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass