Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves (-618) are favored by 11.5 points against the Washington Wizards (+442) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota (30-13) is 2nd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Northwest Division. Washington (7-35) is 14th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Southeast Division. The over/under line for this game is 231 points.
This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET. The Timberwolves have lost two straight games, while the Wizards have dropped four in a row. You can watch this game on MNMT.
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Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Minnesota and Washington, the Wizards have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 14 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Washington is averaging 129 points compared to Minnesota at 115.
- In their last five road games, Minnesota has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 109 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Washington has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 106 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a strong record vs the spread going 5-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Timberwolves struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are looking to end a two-game losing streak as they take on the Wizards. Minnesota is favored by 11.5 points and has a 26-8 record as the favorite this season. In terms of their ATS record, they are 16-17 as the favorite and 21-21 overall.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 23-20, and 37 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s (231). On average, the Timberwolves’ games have finished with 221.2 points.
In their last game, the Timberwolves lost to the Hornets by a score of 128-125. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and Minnesota was favored by 14 points going into the game.
Overall, the Timberwolves are 30-13 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-7 compared to 9-6 in non-conference games.
This season, the Timberwolves are 21st in the NBA in scoring at 113.4 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.0 points per game (16th).
Minnesota has outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.2% of their games, and they are 6th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of pace, the Timberwolves are 24th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Minnesota is 2nd in three-point percentage (38%), but they are just 25th in three-point attempts. In terms of assists, they are 15th.
At present, the Timberwolves’ defense is ranked 1st, allowing 107.8 points per game. Minnesota’s defense is currently forcing 14.5 turnovers per game, which is 28th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 8th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.9 rejections per game.
Washington’s ATS record for the season is 20-22, and they have covered the spread in their last three road games. At home, they are 6-13 against the spread and 4-19 straight-up.
The Wizards have been the underdog in all but three of their games this season and are 7-32 as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 20-19, and they have covered the spread in five straight games as the underdog.
On average, Washington’s games have finished with 240.3 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 231. This season, the Wizards are 22-20 on the O/U.
In their last game, Washington lost to Denver by a score of 113-104. They were 12.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 238 points.
Currently, the Wizards are 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-35. In the Southeast Division, they are in 5th place. In non-conference games, Washington is 2-8 compared to 5-27 against the East.
When it comes to scoring, the Wizards are 15th in the NBA this season at 115.4 points per game. At home, they are averaging 116.5 points per game compared to 114.5 on the road.
So far this season, Washington has outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are the fastest team in the league at 102.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Wizards are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 13th in the NBA at 55%.
On defense, the Wizards come into the game ranked 30th in the league in points allowed at 124.9 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 119 points per contest (11th). Opponents are hitting 57.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.7% of their three-point attempts.
With a 11.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Timberwolves to secure a 117-112 victory.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+11.5)
- Our NBA model projects 229 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
