| MATCHUP | Minnesota Timberwolves | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-13 | 9-25 |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Hawks, beat the Heat, and they play the Heat next. The Timberwolves have won 12 of their last 17 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.7 points and 5 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.6 points and 5.5 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Bucks and Nets, and they play the Magic next. The Wizards have lost 29 of their last 39 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 113.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 124.7 points on 47 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 18.6 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Alex Sarr is averaging 17.6 points and 2.9 assists. Kyshawn George is the third double-digit scorer, and Tre Johnson is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their seven previous games against the Timberwolves at Capital One Arena following a win.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 night games against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Wizards have lost 15 of their last 16 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have won 14 of their last 15 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Timberwolves’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the last 11 games between the Timberwolves and Wizards at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Timberwolves’ last 10 games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bub Carrington ranks 11th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.2%) this season.
- Justin Champagnie ranks 19th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (11.6) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Julius Randle is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 12+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Anthony Edwards is one of only four players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.0).
- The Timberwolves rank T3rd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.5).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Injury Report
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore and Kyshawn George. Tristan Vukcevic is questionable.
The Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Timberwolves are going to be favored for obvious reasons, but they are on the end of a back to back and are a team that still allows opponents to hang around. The Timberwolves are still 15-20 ATS on the season. Also, the Wizards haven’t played that bad lately, going 6-4 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. That includes wins in 4 of their last 5 games with upsets over the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Bucks. At home with the rest advantage, this line feels a bit too steep. The underdog has covered 6 of the last 8 games between the Timberwolves and Wizards. Give me the points.