Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 4/9/24
The Minnesota Timberwolves (-1656) are favored by 16.5 points over the Washington Wizards (+920) in this non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 224.5 points.
Washington is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-64. The Timberwolves are 54-24 and are the top team in the Western Conference.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Wizards +16.5
This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-92 in favor of the Timberwolves.
- Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will Washington Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Washington has lost three straight games and are 15-64 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 14th place and 5th in the Southeast Division.
On the road, the Wizards are 8-31 this season, and they are 22-17 ATS. As the underdog, they are 13-58 straight-up and 34-36 vs. the spread.
For the season, Washington has been the underdog in 71 of their 79 games. As the underdog, they are 34-36 vs. the spread and have an average scoring differential of -9.9 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Wizards lost to the Raptors by a score of 130-122. The O/U line for that game was 234 points, and Washington was getting 5 points on the spread.
This season, the average O/U line in Washington’s games is 237.4 points, and their games have averaged 236.1 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 224.5 points.
The Wizards are the NBA’s fastest-paced team, averaging 102.3 possessions per game. They are also one of the league’s top teams in two-point field goal percentage at 54%.
On the season, Washington is averaging 113.4 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. However, they have scored more on the road (114.3 PPG) compared to at home (112.5 PPG).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Wizards are last in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. Overall, they are 21st in three-point makes per game (12.2).
At present, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th, allowing 122.8 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Wizards squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.7% from downtown.
Do the Timberwolves Stand a Chance at Home?
Minnesota’s record of 54-24 has them in 1st place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 17-11 compared to 37-13 against the West.
The Timberwolves have an average scoring differential of +9.1 points per game at home this season. As the favorite, they are 45-15 straight-up and 29-30 vs. the spread. Today, they are favored by 16.5 points.
In their last game, Minnesota defeated the Lakers by a score of 127-117. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and the Timberwolves were favored by 2 points.
This season, Minnesota has gone 39-39 on the O/U, and 55 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 224.5. On average, their games have seen a combined 219 points.
Minnesota’s ATS record for the season is 40-37, including a record of 18-20 at home. They have covered the spread in their last two games and are 11-7 vs. the spread as the home team.
At home this season, the Timberwolves are averaging 111.7 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 113 points per game. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 21st in the league at 97.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are the top-ranked team in the NBA, connecting on 38% of their attempts. However, they are just 15th in three-point makes at 12.7 per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Minnesota is 10th in the league at 48%.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 42.3% of their games. When it comes to assists, they are 15th in the league at 26.7 per game. In terms of free throws, Minnesota is 11th in attempts and 13th in makes at 17.6 per game.
On defense, the Timberwolves come into the game ranked 1st in the league in points allowed at 106.0 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 99.7 points per contest (21st). Inside the arc, the Timberwolves defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 50.5% and 35.2% from three-point territory.