The Washington Wizards (6-41) travel to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-21) on Saturday, February 1st. This game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis and televised on MNMT. The Timberwolves are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Wizards are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wizards. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Wizards vs Timberwolves
The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Wizards fell to 6-41 on the season after a 134-96 loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Washington, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 230 points went over the pre-game line of 224.
Washington struggled early, giving up a 10-0 run as the Lakers stretched the score from 69-42 to 69-52. The Wizards scored just 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while the Lakers put up 36. Washington trailed 105-70 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 29-26 in the final period.
The Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Timberwolves improved to 27-21 this season with a 138-113 road win over the Jazz on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread, and the total score of 251 points exceeded the pre-game line of 224.5.
After trailing 31-27 after the 1st quarter, Minnesota went on an 11-0 run to take control, moving the score from 40-38 to 49-40. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Utah 44-22, and entered the 4th with a 101-75 lead.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
In their 134-96 loss to the Lakers, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting just 31.9% from the field and 22.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 10 threes. Jordan Poole led the way with 19 points, 9 of which came in the 1st quarter, despite shooting 33.3% overall and 30% from deep.
Kyle Kuzma added 13 points, shooting 21.4% from the field and 25% from three, with 7 of his points coming in the opening quarter. Corey Kispert contributed 11 points, scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter and finishing with a team-high 57.1% shooting.
Timberwolves Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Jazz, the Timberwolves shot 59.8% from the field and hit 21 threes at a 55.3% clip. Anthony Edwards led the way with 36 points, 11 assists, and 6 made threes, shooting 66.7% from both the field and beyond the arc.
Rob Dillingham added 19 points and 8 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 60%. Rudy Gobert contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor.
Wizards Team Defense
The Wizards struggled defensively against the Lakers, giving up 134 points on 54% shooting. Washington allowed 42 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd, putting them in a big hole early. They gave up 27 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers hit 15 threes at a 46% rate. The Wizards also sent the Lakers to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Washington finished with 26 defensive rebounds, 4 steals, and 6 blocks.
Timberwolves Team Defense
The Wizards struggled defensively against the Lakers, giving up 134 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 42 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd, putting them in a big hole early. Washington did manage to tighten up a bit in the 3rd, but it wasn’t enough to turn things around.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers hit 15 threes at a 46% clip. The Wizards also sent the Lakers to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Washington finished with 26 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 6 blocks.
Wizards vs Timberwolves Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 103 points per game in these contests.
- Across their last three home contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 124 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-10. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
- The last ten games that Minnesota was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 7-3 straight up.
Wizards vs Timberwolves Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +17.5, the Wizards is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 224, and our model projects the Wizards and Timberwolves to reach a combined total of 214 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:February 1, 2025 Minnesota Timberwolves, Wizards