Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/24
The Timberwolves (-618) are currently on a two-game losing streak and are 11.5-point favorites over the Wizards (+442). The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 231.
This game will take place at the Capital One Arena in Washington. The Timberwolves (30-13) are currently 2nd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Northwest Division. The Wizards (7-35) are 14th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Southeast Division.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 24th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-112 in favor of the Timberwolves.
- Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.
Will Minnesota Shock Everyone at Capital One Arena?
Minnesota is looking to end a two-game losing streak straight up and against the spread as they take on the Wizards. Despite this, they are favored by 11.5 points and have gone 16-17 ATS as the favorite this season.
The Timberwolves lost their last game to the Hornets by a score of 128-125. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and the teams easily surpassed that mark. Minnesota was favored by 14 points in that game, resulting in a 3-point loss.
This season, Minnesota has an O/U record of 23-20, with an average of 221.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 231, which is higher than 37 of their previous games.
After the loss to the Hornets, the Timberwolves are now 30-13 on the season, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-7 compared to 9-6 against the East.
For the season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 21-21, going 10-11 ATS on the road and 11-10 ATS at home. Their average scoring differential on the road is +2.4 PPG and +9.0 PPG at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are 21st in the NBA at 113.4 points per game. However, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 114.0 points compared to 112.7 at home.
Minnesota has been an above-average shooting team overall, ranking 6th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.8 possessions per game.
One area where the Timberwolves have struggled is offensive rebounding, as they are 27th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are right in the middle of the pack at 15th.
On defense, the Timberwolves come into the game ranked 1st in the league in points allowed at 107.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 111 points per contest (12th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 50.4% while allowing 35.3% from downtown.
Does Washington Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Today, the Wizards will look to end their four-game losing streak as they host the Timberwolves. Washington is currently 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-35.
As the underdog, the Wizards have gone 7-32 straight-up and 20-19 against the spread. They have been the underdog in 39 of their 42 games this season.
In terms of their ATS record, Washington is 6-13 at home and 14-9 on the road. Their average scoring differential at home is -10.0 points per game.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 22-20, and their games have averaged a combined 240.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 231.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Nuggets by a score of 113-104. They covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 238.
When it comes to scoring, the Wizards are 15th in the league, averaging 115.4 points per game. At home, they are scoring 116.5 points per game.
Washington is the NBA’s highest-paced team, averaging 102.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 13th in the league at 47%. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting at 35%.
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.8% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 9th in the league with an average of 27.8 per game.
The Wizards’ defense is presently ranked 30th in the league, allowing an average of 124.9 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Wizards defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.1% while allowing 37.7% from downtown.