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Minnesota Timberwolves (20-18) vs. Washington Wizards (6-31)
January 13, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +13.5; Over/Under: 224
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards meet Monday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Timberwolves Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Magic, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Warriors, Knicks, and Cavs next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 19.6 points and 4.4 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.



Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Thunder and Bulls, and they play the Suns, Warriors, and Kings next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.4 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 122.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.8 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.6 points and 2.1 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

  • The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Wizards have won four of their last seven games as underdogs against the Timberwolves following a loss.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 13 night games following a home loss.
  • The Wizards have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against the Timberwolves.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Wizards have lost each of their last 23 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The favorites have won each of the Wizards’ last six games.
  • The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

  • Jordan Poole ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.2) this season.
  • Alex Sarr ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.6) this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

  • Anthony Edwards ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.2) this season.
  • Rudy Gobert ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (63.0%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (122.7).
  • The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-14.3).
  • The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.1).
  • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (37.8%).

Wizards vs Timberwolves Prediction

I’m not running to the window to lay double-digit chalk with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but we don’t have a choice in this spot. The Washington Wizards are in full-on tank mode with losses in eight of their last 10 games, and they just got smoked by the Thunder last night. The Timberwolves have been up and down this season, but they should be eager to take out some frustration after a last-second loss to the Grizzlies. The Wizards have now failed to cover four of their last five games as a double-digit underdog. I just can’t get behind the Wizards in any shape or form at the moment. Assuming the Timberwolves show up and don’t play with their food, we should see another ugly game in Washington. 

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -13.5

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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