Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Keep reading to see our Wizards vs Timberwolves NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Wizards come in at 6-41.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (30th).
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves host the Wizards with a record of 27-21.
  • The Timberwolves are averaging 111.2 points per game so far.
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 138-113 win vs. the Wizards.

Wizards vs Timberwolves Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-1759) will host the Wizards (+945) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 17.5 points and has won five straight games. Washington is currently on a 16-game losing streak and has a record of 6-41.

This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on MNMT. The over/under line is set at 224 points.

Wizards vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Washington Wizards at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds MIN -17.5, WAS +945 | MIN -1759 O/U 224

Wizards Preview: Will the Wizards Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

The Wizards’ season continued to spiral with a 134-96 loss to the Lakers on Thursday, dropping their record to 6-41. Washington, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 230, surpassing the O/U line of 224.

Washington fell behind early, as the Lakers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 69-42 to 69-52. The Wizards struggled to respond, scoring just 16 points in the 2nd quarter while allowing 36. They went into the 4th quarter trailing 105-70 and were unable to mount a comeback.

In their 134-96 loss to the Lakers, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting just 31.9% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. Jordan Poole led the team with 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 30% efficiency, while Kyle Kuzma added 13 points, shooting 21.4% from the field and 25% from deep.

Corey Kispert contributed 11 points, hitting 57.1% of his shots. Poole scored 9 of his points in the 1st quarter, adding 5 more in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Kispert also added 7 of his points in the 3rd quarter.

The Wizards struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 134 points to the Lakers. They allowed 42 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd, putting them in a deep hole early. The Lakers shot 54% from the field overall.

Washington also had trouble defending the three, as the Lakers hit 15 threes on 46% shooting. The Wizards sent the Lakers to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Wizards recorded 4 steals and 6 blocks.

Timberwolves Preview: Is It the Timberwolves Game to Lose at Home?

The Wizards fell to 6-41 on the season after a 134-96 loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Washington, who was +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 38 points at home. The total score of 230 points went over the pre-game line of 224.

Washington struggled early, giving up a 10-0 run as the Lakers cut the score from 69-42 to 69-52. The Wizards were outscored 36-16 in the 2nd quarter and trailed 105-70 going into the 4th, where they were outscored 29-26.

In their win over the Jazz, the Timberwolves put up 138 points, shooting 59.8% from the field and hitting 21 threes at a 55.3% clip. Anthony Edwards led the way with 36 points, 11 assists, and 6 made threes, shooting 66.7% overall.

Rob Dillingham added 19 points, connecting on 3 threes at 60% shooting, while Rudy Gobert contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 75% of his shots. Edwards scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, and Luka Garza added 7 of his 16 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Despite a rough 4th quarter, the Timberwolves' defense held strong in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 22 points in each. They gave up 113 points on 50% shooting from the Jazz.

Minnesota allowed 14 threes on 41% shooting and sent Utah to the line 25 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Timberwolves grabbed 30 defensive rebounds, allowed 3 offensive boards, and added 9 blocks.

Wizards vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 99 points per game in these contests.
  • Minnesota has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 119 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-10. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
  • As the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Minnesota posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.

Wizards vs Timberwolves Prediction

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