
Timberwolves vs Wizards Prediction 2/1/25 NBA Picks Today
Washington Wizards (6-41) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-21)
February 1, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -17.5; Over/Under: 223.5
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The Washington Wizards and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Saturday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Lakers and Raptors, and they play the Hornets, Nets, and Cavs next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.2 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 122 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.3 points and 2.6 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Jazz and Suns, and they play the Kings, Bulls, and Rockets next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 110.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 21 road games.
- The favorites have won each of the Wizards’ last 16 games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in six of the Wizards’ last seven games.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine night games at Target Center.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last seven games at Target Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last eight games at Target Center following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last five road games against Northwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Timberwolves vs Wizards Injury Report
The Timberwolves won’t have Terrence Shannon Jr., Jesse Edwards, Julius Randle, and Donte DiVincenzo. Mike Conley is questionable with a thumb injury.
The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Alex Sarr, and Saddiq Bey. Malcolm Brogdon is questionable with a foot injury.
Timberwolves vs Wizards Prediction
I don’t want to back the Wizards as much as the next guy, as they’re arguably the worst team in the NBA. However, 17.5 points is ridiculous in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves have the ability to win in blowout fashion, but they’ve also been hit or miss at times this season and can play around a bit. The Timberwolves are just 20-27-1 ATS on the season. The Wizards have also covered nine of the last 10 games against the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves also have injuries to Randle, DiVincenzo, and Conley. It’s surprising to see this line given so many injured key players. I just can’t lay this sort of number, as you rarely see numbers this high in the NBA. It’s Wizards or pass for me.