Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves 2/16/23 – The Washington Wizards will travel to the Target Center on Thursday night for a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wizards defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by 126 to 101 Wednesday. The Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks by 124 to121 Tuesday. The recent NBA betting picks are up and running with the latest betting odds and money line.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Date & time: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Target Center
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Odds
Wizards
Moneyline: +140
Spread: +4 (-119)
Total: 235.5 over (-110)
Minnesota
Moneyline: -196
Spread: -4 (-119)
Total: 235.5 under (-110)
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Analysis
The Washington Wizards won 126-101 with a 38 point third quarter. After returning from an ankle injury, Kyle Kuzma scored 33 points. Kristaps Porzingis had 28 points and 12 rebounds. Kuzma missed four games due to a left ankle injury. He hit back-to-back triples to give Wizards a lead of 31-24 at the end of the first quarter. They led 97 to 80 going into the fourth quarter. Kuzma scored a three-quarter court 3, at the buzzer, and the game was effectively over after 36 minutes. At Capital One Arena, the Wizards lost the second meeting with the Blazers, 124-116. They are currently holding a 27-30 record and have won three of the last four games they played before the All Star break.
After blowing a large lead, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Kyrie Irving’s offensive fireworks and won 124-121 over the Dallas Mavericks. Rudy Gobert scored 21 points and had 14 rebounds for the Timberwolves. They had a large lead of 89-63 thanks to Edwards’ long step-back jumper midway through the third quarter. Gobert shot 9 of 9 from the floor, while Jaden McDaniels scored 19 points and was 7 of 8. After Irving’s 25-footer, Dallas saw their deficit drop to 107-97 in nine minutes. They had an opportunity to tie the game but lost it. It is important to note that Minnesota lost a 26-point lead, and nearly went into overtime. Minnesota is now two games ahead of the 0.500 mark in the final game before All-Star break.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Against the Spread
Washington are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games. Washington are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games.
Washington are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against Minnesota. Washington are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against Minnesota. Washington are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Minnesota are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota’s last 10 games against Washington. Minnesota are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games at home. Minnesota are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Free Pick
Kyle Kuzma returned from an ankle sprain. The Wizards are three games behind the 0.500 mark in this inter-conference matchup. However, they have been playing well lately with Kuzma, Bradley Beal and winning three of the four. Minnesota has played well too, but Porzingis, his team, has an advantage. Gobert will be protecting him from the perimeter. If he can hit a few three-pointers, Minnesota’s defense will shift and the Wizards will win. The Wizards should win on the road as per the best NBA betting guide.
Free Pick: Washington Wizards +4 (-119)
