Wizards vs. Timberwolves Prediction
The tenth-seeded Washington Wizards travel to Minneapolis to take on the #7-seed Timberwolves on Thursday night at 8:00 PM ET. Can the Timberwolves cover the 3-point spread as home favorites?
The Washington Wizards are 27-30 on the season. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Wizards are 27-27-3 ATS on the year.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 31-29 on the season. They’re 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Timberwolves are 29-31 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
577 Washington Wizards (+3) at 578 Minnesota Timberwolves (-3); O/U 234.5
8:00 PM ET, Thursday, February 16, 2023
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Wizards vs. Timberwolves Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 53% of public bettors are currently backing the Timberwolves -3 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Washington Wizards DFS Spin
Washington small forward Kyle Kuzma is having a breakout season. The former Los Angeles Laker is posting a career-high 21.5 points per game and is sinking a career-best 2.5 three-pointers per game. Kuzma is more than just a shooter though as he’s also grabbing 7.6 boards per game and dishing out 4 dimes per game. He’s a solid DFS option at small forward Thursday.
If you’re looking for a sleeper at small forward, consider the Wizards’ Corey Kispert. The Gonzaga alum is averaging 9.8 points per game, but he’s shooting a blistering 40.8% from deep this season. There’s some risk there as Kispert has failed to score in double figures in 5 of his last 11 games, but he might be worth a flier on Thursday.
Minnesota Timberwolves DFS Spin
Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns will likely be out for a few more weeks with a calf ailment. Both Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert are questionable for Thursday’s tilt with Washington. Gobert has a groin injury and Anderson is hampered by a back injury. Gobert is averaging a double-double (13.2 points, 11.4 rebounds) this season and Anderson is posting 8.4 points per game in 26 minutes per contest on the campaign.
Minnesota shooting guard Anthony Edwards is having a monster year. The former #1 overall pick out of Georgia is putting up 24.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.6 steals, and 2.7 made three-pointers per game for the T’Wolves this season. The price might be steep but Edwards could have a big day against a Washington team that ranks 18th in the league in defensive efficiency.
Wizards vs. Timberwolves NBA Betting Trends
Washington is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against Minnesota.
Washington is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days’ rest.
Minnesota is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an outright win.
Wizards vs. Timberwolves NBA Prediction
The Washington Wizards are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games and they’re 23-10-1 in their last 34 games following an outright win of more than 10 points. What’s more, Washington is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against the Timberwolves in Minnesota. Oddly, Minnesota has alternated wins and losses over their last nine games. If the pattern holds, they will lose outright to Washington on Thursday. I think that Minnesota will have trouble slowing down Washington’s scorers and won’t be able to keep pace on offense. I’ll take the Wizards and the points on the road.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: WASHINGTON WIZARDS +3
