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The Washington Wizards (27-30) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-29) Thursday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Behind 32 points from G Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves beat the new-look Dallas Mavericks 124-121 on Monday despite getting outscored by 15 points in the 4th quarter, Minnesota won as a 6.5-point road underdog while the 232.5 Over cashed.
The Wizards are also trying to head into the All-Star break on a winning streak. They have won 3 of the last 4 games and beat the Portland Trail Blazers 126-101 on Tuesday behind G Kyle Kuzma‘s six 3-pointers.
Washington won their 1st meeting 142-127 on Nov. 28 as a 1.5-point home favorite while the 228.5 Over easily cashed.
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Wizards at Timberwolves odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 10:26 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Timberwolves -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +3.5 (-108) | Timberwolves -3.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Timberwolves key injuries
Wizards
- G Will Barton (not with team) out
Timberwolves
- G Kyle Anderson (back) questionable
- C Rudy Gobert (groin) questionable
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 109, Timberwolves 103
Moneyline
Minnesota has the 4th best shooting percentage in the NBA (49.3), which paired with their 6th-best effective FG percentage makes them a tough opponent to face. However, the Wizards match up well against the Timberwolves.
Washington has a decent defense and ranks 6th in opponent FG percentage. And when it comes to defensive rebounds per game the Wizards are 5th-best.
With all that said, LEAN WIZARDS +135.
Against the spread
If you wanted to see some trends to make you comfortable just note that Washington has covered in 5 straight games in Minnesota and 6 straight games overall. So if you need a little insurance, BET WIZARDS +3.5 (-105), although the moneyline is a better value.
Over/Under
The Under is has hit in 5 of the Wizards’ last 7 games on a day of rest. On top of that Minnesota has an Under record of 18-14 (56.3%) at home. Washington also leans Under on the road with an 18-12-1 (60%) record.
LEAN UNDER 235.5 (-110).
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