Minnesota Timberwolves vs Guangzhou Loong Lions Preseason Game Preview and Prediction | Oct. 13. 2025

The Guangzhou Loong Lions will wrap up their U.S. preseason tour on Monday with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. It will be the Lions’ third and final game of the trip, while the Timberwolves will be playing their fourth preseason contest, with two more still to go.

Both teams enter this contest suffering defeats. In their last game, the Timberwolves were defeated 100-95 by the New York Knicks, while the Loong Lions suffered a 142-95 loss against the LA Clippers at the Frontwave Arena.

With this being the Timberwolves’ final home game of the preseason, they’ll be eager to notch a win after going winless at the Target Center so far. Meanwhile, the Loong Lions will hope to end their U.S. tour on a high note, as they continue to chase their first victory after dropping their previous two games.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Guangzhou Loong Lions game details and betting tips

The game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Loong Lions is scheduled for tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can follow the game by livestreaming it on the FUBO TV App or by purchasing the NBA League Pass.

Here are the odds for the game listed at the time of writing:

Teams	Spread	Total (o/u)	Moneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves	-37.5	-111 (u218.5)	N/A
Guangzhou Loong Lions	+37.5	-111 (o218.5)	N/A

Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Guangzhou Loong Lions preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves will hope to return to winning ways after back-to-back preseason losses. Having started their warm-up games with a win over the Denver Nuggets in San Diego, the Timberwolves followed it with losses against the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. Both these losses came in overtime, as Minnesota failed to capitalize on its bright start in both games.

However, there have been plenty of positives to build on, and the Timberwolves should look to capitalize on them in their matchup against the Lions. With games against the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers still ahead, facing the Chinese side offers a great opportunity to fine-tune their approach before those tougher contests.

On the other hand, the Loong Lions have performed as expected, with the team from Guangzhou yet to win a game on American soil. They faced the San Antonio Spurs in their first game and were demolished 119-88 before suffering another heavy defeat at the hands of the Clippers in their last game.

However, the Lions have provided great entertainment to fans with former OKC Thunder and Pacers star Victor Oladipo serving as their main man. The two-time NBA All-Star recorded 24 points in his team's loss to the Clippers and had 20 points against the Spurs. Oladipo will be expected to lead his team once again as they face the Timberwolves in their final game.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Guangzhou Loong Lions predicted lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves

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

Guangzhou Loong Lions

PG: Tim Fraizer | SG: Victor Oladipo | SF: Liu Yanthenz | PF: Li Xiangbo | C: Frank Kaminsky

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Guangzhou Loong Lions prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves are favored by bookmakers to win this game and are expected to secure their second victory of the preseason. While the Loong Lions will be hoping for at least one win, the Timberwolves may present their toughest challenge yet, potentially leading to the Lions' third consecutive defeat.