There are only a handful of NBA matchups on Thursday night as the All-Star Break has started for most teams in the league. One game will feature the Minnesota Timberwolves hosting the Washington Wizards, and this game should be a battle.
The Wizards won the first meeting between the NBA teams in Washington, but the location has shifted for this one. The NBA odds for this game are out, and you can make many different wagers on this battle.
Looking at the Wizards vs Timberwolves odds is a great first step when betting on this game, but there is plenty of other information to explore as well.
Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
The Wizards vs Timberwolves odds might be tighter than you would expect for this game, but recent trends have caused that. Minnesota is a three-point betting favorite on their home floor, and the over/under is set at 235 total points.
Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup Information
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Location of the Game: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Date and Time: Thursday, February 16, 8:00 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Washington Wizards
A quick look at the Washington Wizards standings shows that this team is still in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference, and they have actually overachieved this season. Washington has rattled off three wins in their last four games, and they have some confidence after blowing out the Timberwolves earlier this season.
Washington has some impressive NBA team stats this season, especially when looking at the offensive end of the floor. The Wizards are scoring nearly 114 points per game, and they do a great job of sharing the basketball.
Kyle Kuzma just returned from injury for the Wizards, and that gives this team another scoring option to go along with Bradley Beal. Washington doesn’t have a ton of size, but they are able to put the ball in the hoop on the perimeter.
The defense hasn’t always been there for this team, but Washington should have confidence after their most recent game. The Wizards held the explosive Portland Trail Blazers to just 101 points on the road.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves schedule has been pretty tough of late, as this team is returning home after playing four straight games on the road. Minnesota was able to pick up wins in two of those games, and they came against some of the better teams in the league.
Anthony Edwards has some impressive NBA player stats for the Timberwolves, as he is scoring nearly 25 points per game this season. Edwards has been forced to take over on offense as the Timberwolves are playing without center Karl-Anthony Towns.
Towns is still going to be out for this game, and that takes away an interior scoring threat for the Timberwolves. There is still plenty of size on this team, and Minnesota will be trying to establish its dominance in the paint in this matchup.
The Timberwolves are going to have to find a way to be better defensively over the next few weeks if they want to get into the playoffs in the Western Conference. Thursday night should be a good test against a Wizards team that has a ton of scoring options available.
Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Picks
The Wizards vs Timberwolves odds that you should be focusing on are the spread and the over/under line that is set. Even though these two teams are pretty close when it comes to the overall record, home-court advantage is going to impact the outcome of this one.
If you want to make NBA expert picks, then betting on the Timberwolves at -3.0 is the way to bet against the spread. You should also take the over 235 total points, as there won’t be a ton of defense that is played in this one.
We are in for one of the better games on the NBA schedule. You will find plenty of betting options out there, but keeping things simple is the best way to go.
- Pick 1: Over/Under: Over 235
- Pick 2: Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves -3.0
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