Minnesota Timberwolves (27-21) vs Washington Wizards (6-41)
Game Info: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)
Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -16.5 -- Over/Under: 222.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Washington Wizards and the Minnesota Timberwolves collide at the Target Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards have been in terrible form as they've lost 20 of their last 22 games overall and they will be looking to snap a 16-game losing streak after getting scorched by the Lakers in a 134-96 loss on Thursday. Jordan Poole led the team with 19 points, Kyle Kuzma added 13 points while Corey Kispert chipped in with 11 points off the bench but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Wizards shot a horrible 31 percent from the field and 10 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled right from the tipoff and were never in the contest after getting destroyed by 78-45 in the first half. Kyle Kuzma had a rough game as he shot just three of 14 from the field while Bub Carrington shot just one of eight from the field to finish with just two points off the bench.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to heat up again as they are now gunning for a sixth straight victory after blowing past the lowly Jazz in a 138-113 road win on Thursday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 36 points and 11 assists on 12 of 18 shooting, Rob Dillingham added 19 points and eight assists off the bench while Rudy Gobert chipped in with 16 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot a sizzling 59 percent from the field and 21 of 38 from the 3-point line as they took a narrow lead into halftime before they exploded for 44 points in the third quarter to take a 29-point lead and put the game to bed early.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 21 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won 18 of the Wizards' last 19 games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Wizards' last three games.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four Saturday games as favorites.
- The Wizards have won four of their last five games at Target Center.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games at Target Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves' last eight home games following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards' last four games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Wizards have ruled out Alex Sarr and they have Malcolm Brogdon listed as questionable, while the Timberwolves have ruled out Julius Randle and they have Mike Conley as questionable. The line seems hefty for this one, but the Wizards really are that bad as they've lost 13 of their last 16 games by double digits and I think that trend continues here as the Timberwolves storm out to an early lead and cruise their way to a big win at home.
Peter’s Pick Minnesota -16.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
