The Wizards are gearing up to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Jan 24. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on MNMT. Minnesota comes into this game as 11-point favorites with the total set at 229.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s dive into the Wizards vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions below.
Wizards vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -11
- Total 229.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 24
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Minnesota has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 112. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Washington has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 106 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Washington has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
Can Minnesota Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
As they get ready to take on the Wizards, the Timberwolves look to build on their above .500 record of 30-13. In the Western Conference, the Timberwolves are 21-7 and have gone 9-6 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, Minnesota put up 125 points vs. the Hornets and shot 52.4% from the field. From the line, they made 19/25 attempts. When it comes to three-pointers, Minnesota is only averaging 31.9 attempts per game. Overall, they are shooting 48% from the field and average 97.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the league this season, allowing just 107.8 points per game. In fact, opponents have scored less than their season average in 74.4% of games vs. Minnesota. Their three-point defense has also been strong, ranking 4th in the league in three-point percentage allowed.
On the road, the Timberwolves have been just as good, giving up 111.7 points per game (4th in the NBA). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Minnesota has been the best in the league at 44.8%.
Over their last five games, the Timberwolves’ defense has slipped a bit, allowing opponents to shoot 47.5% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range. However, they have still been able to limit made free-throws, giving up just 16.8 made free-throws per game in that span.
Can the Wizards Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Coming into their matchup with the Timberwolves as heavy underdogs (+11), the Wizards have an overall record of 7-35. In Eastern Conference play, the Wizards are 5-27 while going 2-8 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Wizards scored only 104 points against the Nuggets. In the game, they shot 42.9% from the field and attempted 27 three-pointers. Kyle Kuzma was the top scorer for the Wizards, finishing with 17 points. Daniel Gafford added 15 points.
On the season, the Wizards are giving up 124.9 points per game, which is 30th in the league. At home, they are giving up 126.5 points per game, which is also 30th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have given up an average of 117 points per game, which is 19th in the league over that span.
So far this season, opponents have hit 57.1% of their three-point attempts vs. the Wizards. On the year, opposing offenses are shooting 50.1% from the field vs. Washington, which is 29th in the NBA.
On the glass, Washington is 30th in the league in rebounds per game and 27th in defensive rebounds per game. They are also 12th in the league in blocked shots per game.
Wizards vs. Timberwolves Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Edwards and his points prop of 28.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. In his matchup vs. the Wizards, we are recommending to take the under on Anthony Edwards and his prop of 28.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 25.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 28.5 Points (-108)
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Wizards vs. Timberwolves Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Timberwolves vs. Wizards game, our recommendation is to take the Wizards at +11. Despite our model showing the Timberwolves winning 117-111, we like Wizards as our point-spread pick.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229.5 and our model has the Timberwolves and Wizards finishing with a combined 228 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Wizards +11 | at Fanduel Sportsbook