Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25

At 7:00 ET, the 6-31 Washington Wizards will host the 20-18 Minnesota Timberwolves in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 13.5 points and have a moneyline of -959.

Minnesota is 3rd in the Northwest Division and 8th in the Western Conference. Washington is 5th in the Southeast Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards have lost 6 straight games.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +13.5

This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 13th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 149-124 in favor of the Wizards.
  • Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 16 threes.

Are the Timberwolves Ready for a Road Win?

The Timberwolves fell to 20-18 on the season after a 127-125 loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Minnesota, who entered the game as 2-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 252, surpassing the O/U line of 232.5 by 19.5 points.

At home, the Timberwolves took control in the middle quarters, outscoring Memphis 32-29 in the 2nd and 38-35 in the 3rd. However, they couldn’t hold onto their 103-99 lead heading into the 4th, as the Grizzlies outscored them 28-22 in the final period.

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 54.5% and shooting 64.3% overall. Jaden McDaniels added 21 points, shooting 75% from the field and from three, while Naz Reid contributed 19 points, knocking down 5 threes at 71.4%.

Minnesota connected on 17 threes at 40.5% and shot 56.6% overall. DiVincenzo scored 11 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while McDaniels added 12 in the 2nd and 7 in the 4th.

Defensively, the Timberwolves struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 35 points in each, as they allowed 127 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. 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, with the Grizzlies converting 15 free throws. Minnesota also gave up 21 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 5 blocks.

Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

The Wizards’ season continued to spiral with a 136-95 loss to the Thunder on Sunday, dropping their record to 6-31. Washington, who entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 41 points at home. The total points for the game ended at 231, just over the pre-game line of 230.5.

Oklahoma City took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 30-25 to 40-25. Washington struggled to keep up, scoring just 18 points in the 2nd quarter while the Thunder added 30. By the start of the 4th quarter, the Wizards were down 104-69, and the Thunder continued to outscore them 32-26 in the final period.

In their 136-95 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 33.7% from the field and 19.6% from three, hitting only 9 threes. Corey Kispert led the team with 17 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 60% from deep, making 3 threes.

Jordan Poole added 13 points, despite shooting 30%, while Jonas Valančiūnas contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 80% of his shots. Kispert scored 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the Wizards struggled against the Thunder, allowing 136 points on 47% shooting. Washington gave up 37 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, with Oklahoma City scoring 30 in the 2nd and 32 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 13 threes at a 37% clip. The Wizards also sent Oklahoma City to the line 35 times, where they converted 33 free throws. Washington finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 15 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.