The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-18) travel to face off against the Washington Wizards (6-31) on Monday, January 13th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on MNMT. Both the Timberwolves and Wizards will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Timberwolves vs Wizards
The Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Timberwolves fell to 20-18 on the season after a 127-125 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Minnesota, favored by 2 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 252 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 232.5 by 19.5 points.
After leading 103-99 going into the 4th quarter, Minnesota was outscored 28-22 in the final period. The Timberwolves had taken control in the middle quarters, winning the 2nd quarter 32-29 and the 3rd quarter 38-35, but couldn’t hold on in the 4th.
The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Washington’s tough season continued with a 136-95 loss to the Thunder on Sunday, dropping their record to 6-31. The Wizards, who were +15.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The total points for the game were 231, just over the 230.5 line.
After a 10-0 run by the Thunder early on, the Wizards couldn’t recover. Washington was outscored 30-18 in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th down 104-69, eventually losing by 41 points.
Timberwolves Offense Breakdown
Donte DiVincenzo led the Timberwolves with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 127-125 loss to the Grizzlies, hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Jaden McDaniels added 21 points on 75% shooting, while Naz Reid contributed 19 points, making 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.
The Timberwolves connected on 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from deep and 56.6% overall. DiVincenzo scored 11 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while McDaniels added 12 points in the 2nd and 7 more in the 4th.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
In their 136-95 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting just 33.7% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 19.6% clip. Corey Kispert led the way with 17 points, connecting on 3 threes at 60% efficiency.
Jordan Poole added 13 points, though he shot just 30%, while Jonas Valančiūnas contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 80% from the floor. Kispert scored 8 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Poole added 6 in the same period.
Timberwolves Team Defense
Defensively, the Timberwolves gave up 127 points to the Grizzlies, allowing 35 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 28 points. Overall, they held Memphis to 44% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. They sent the Grizzlies to the line 19 times, where they hit 15 free throws. Minnesota gave up 21 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 5 blocks.
Wizards Team Defense
The Timberwolves gave up 127 points in their loss to the Grizzlies, allowing 35 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 28 points. Overall, Minnesota allowed Memphis to shoot 44% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 16 threes at a 39% clip. The Timberwolves sent Memphis to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks.
Timberwolves vs Wizards Trends
- Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 3-5-2 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 0-10 overall in these games.
- The last three games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Although the Timberwolves have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Timberwolves vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards come in as the underdog at +13.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 224.5 and given that our model is projecting 273 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:January 13, 2025 Minnesota Timberwolves, Wizards