The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-18) travel to play against the Washington Wizards (6-30) on Monday night. The Timberwolves had their three-game win streak come to an end. On Saturday, the Memphis Grizzlies beat Minnesota 127-125. Meanwhile, the Wizards have dropped six straight games. The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Washington en route to a 136-95 win on Sunday. Washington guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) missed Sunday’s game and his status is uncertain for Monday.
Tipoff from Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. is at 7 p.m. ET. Minnesota is a 13.5-point favorite in the latest Timberwolves vs. Wizards odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 224.5. Before locking in any Wizards vs. Timberwolves picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Timberwolves vs. Wizards 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Timberwolves vs. Wizards:
- Timberwolves vs. Wizards spread: Minnesota -13.5
- Timberwolves vs. Wizards over/under: 224.5 points
- Timberwolves vs. Wizards money line: Minnesota -952, Washington +622
- WAS: The Wizards are 13-22-2 against the spread this season
- MIN: The Timberwolves are 15-22-1 against the spread this season
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Why the Timberwolves can cover
Guard Anthony Edwards is the main shot creator and playmaker for the Timberwolves. The Georgia product is ninth in the league in points (25.4) with 5.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. He’s scored 30-plus points in three of his last five games. On Jan. 7 against the New Orleans Pelicans, Edwards had 32 points, nine rebounds and made seven 3-pointers.
Guard Donte DiVincenzo gives the Timberwolves a spark off the bench. The Villanova product averages 10.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He’s scored 12-plus points in three of his past four outings. In the loss to the Grizzlies, DiVincenzo had a season-high 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Wizards can cover
Guard Jordan Poole gives Washington a three-level scorer. The Michigan product averages 21.8 points, 4.9 assists and knocks down 41% of his 3-pointers. Poole has totaled 20 points in eight of his last nine games. In the Jan. 1 win over the Bulls, Poole dropped 30 points, three boards and went 6-of-13 from 3-point land.
Forward Kyle Kuzma is an additional scoring threat in the frontcourt. Kuzma averages 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. The 29-year-old has six games with at least 20 points this season. On Jan. 5 versus the Pelicans, Kuzma had 28 points, five rebounds and two steals. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Timberwolves vs. Wizards picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Timberwolves vs. Wizards and is leaning Under the total, projecting 218 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s picks.
So who wins Timberwolves vs. Wizards on Monday, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Timberwolves vs. Wizards spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
