Timberwolves vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 24, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -11.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on MNMT | BSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington, DC.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Timberwolves vs Wizards Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 21-21 against the spread, while the Wizards are 20-21 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves-10.5 -115O 229.5 -115-600
Washington Wizards +10.5 -105U 229.5 -105+425

Wizards vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Wednesday‘s game with 87.2% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Timberwolves and Wizards, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Wizards vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 70 games (+15.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 44 away games (+14.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 58 games (+12.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 32 of their last 53 games (+11.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 44 away games (+10.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 75 games (+18.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Spread in 43 of their last 70 games (+13.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 78 games (+9.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 52 games (+8.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.10 Units / 32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 21-21 (-2.1 Units / -4.44% ROI).

  • 30-13 against the Moneyline (+5.2 Units / 4.21% ROI)
  • 22-20 against the Over for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • 20-22 against the Under for game total points (-4.15 Units / -8.78% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 20-21 (-3.1 Units / -6.71% ROI).

  • 7-35 against the Moneyline (-24.7 Units / -56.33% ROI)
  • 22-19 against the Over for game total points (+1.05 Units / 2.27% ROI)
  • 19-22 against the Under for game total points (-5.2 Units / -11.27% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 62 games (-30.90 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 75 games (-27.10 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 73 games (-17.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 66 games (-17.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 47 games (-16.70 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 72 games (-23.45 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 83 games (-19.10 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 36 away games (-13.80 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 75 games (-13.05 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 54 games (-12.85 Units / -22% ROI)

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Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Timberwolves are undefeated (8-0) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Timberwolves are 21-2 (.913) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — T-7th-best in the NBA. The Wizards have allowed opponents to shoot 50% this season — 2nd-worst in the NBA.

The Timberwolves were 5-8 (.385) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Timberwolves are 9-3 (.750) when they win the turnover margin this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .537

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Wizards are 1-22 (.043) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Wizards are 1-13 (.071) when they lose the turnover margin this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .463

The Wizards are 1-23 (.042) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .218

The Wizards are winless (0-27) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

Injury Report: Wizards vs. TimberwolvesWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 24

  • Ryan Rollins (Washington Wizards): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Johnny Davis (Washington Wizards): Calf, Out
  • Landry Shamet (Washington Wizards): Ribs, Game Time Decision
  • Delon Wright (Washington Wizards): Knee, Out
  • Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves): Ankle, Out
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Minnesota Timberwolves): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Jaylen Clark (Minnesota Timberwolves): Achilles, Out

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,222 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Timberwolves shot 49% (3,515/7,167) last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Timberwolves have averaged 13.0 second chance points per game (559 points/43 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.5 fast break points per game (539 points/43 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.2

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 9.6 fast break points per game (403 points/42 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Wizards have averaged 29.5 points in the paint per game (1,240 points/42 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Wizards have averaged 13.9 offensive rebounds per game (583 rebounds/42 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.7

The Wizards have averaged 11.1 second chance points per game (465 points/42 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,588 rebounds/43 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Timberwolves have blocked 254 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Timberwolves have allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,697/3,799) this season — tied for best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (254 blocks/43 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 19.3 second chance points per game (366 points/19 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards have allowed 9.2 second chance points per game (387 points/42 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.1

The Wizards have allowed 19.2 offensive rebounds per game (808 rebounds/42 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.7

The Wizards have allowed 10.5 offensive rebounds per game (440 rebounds/42 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.5


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