Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves 2/16/2023 Odds, Betting Tips and Picks
The much-awaited Thursday night basketball game will see the Washington Wizards hitting the road and traveling to the Target Center to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wizards, boasting a record of 27-30, have been in fine form, winning six of their last ten games, and are currently tied with the Toronto Raptors for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. In their recent game on Tuesday, the Wizards put on a show, outscoring the Portland Trail Blazers by an impressive 16 points in the third quarter to secure a comfortable 126-101 road victory. Kyle Kuzma was in top form, scoring a team-high 33 points on 11-for-20 shooting and grabbing nine rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis added 28 points (10-15 FG) and 12 rebounds to the Wizards’ tally. The team also made a remarkable 17-for-33 shots from beyond the arc.
On average, the Wizards have been scoring 113.6 points per game on 48.5 percent shooting, while allowing their opponents to score 113.5 points per game on 46.5 percent shooting. Key players on the Wizards’ roster include Kristaps Porzingis, who has been averaging 23 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, Bradley Beal, who has been averaging 22.7 points and 5.2 assists per game, and Kyle Kuzma, who is the team’s third double-digit scorer. Monte Morris has also been instrumental on the boards, grabbing 3.4 rebounds per game.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games played in February.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves 2/16/2023 Odds, Betting Tips and Picks
The Minnesota Timberwolves have proven to be a force to be reckoned with at their home arena, tallying an impressive 20 wins and 12 losses in their first 32 home games of the season. The team is currently trailing the Dallas Mavericks by a half-game for sixth place in the highly competitive Western Conference standings. During their most recent game on Monday, the Timberwolves delivered a stunning performance, ruining Kyrie Irving’s home debut and securing a well-deserved 124-121 road victory against Dallas. The team was on fire, boasting an impressive 58 percent overall shooting and assisting on 28 of their 48 made field goals. All-Star guard Anthony Edwards led the team’s offense, scoring an impressive 32 points on 12-for-22 shooting, while Rudy Gobert contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds in only 30 minutes of play. Additionally, veteran forward Kyle Anderson chipped in 12 points and five assists to help the Timberwolves seal the victory.
In terms of season averages, the Timberwolves are currently scoring an impressive 115.9 points per game on 49.3 percent shooting, while allowing their opponents to score 115.8 points per game on 47.1 percent shooting. The team’s star players include Anthony Edwards, who is currently averaging 24.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, as well as Karl-Anthony Towns, who is averaging 20.8 points and 5.3 assists per game. Rudy Gobert has also been a key contributor to the team’s success, ranking third in double-digit scoring, while Jaden McDaniels has been a formidable presence on the boards, averaging 3.8 rebounds per game. The Timberwolves have been hitting 35.7 percent of their shots from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. Defensively, the team has been allowing their opponents to shoot 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and has been grabbing an average of 41.2 rebounds per game.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games played in February.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA pick for this match is the Minnesota Timberwolves. Center Rudy Gobert is questionable for the upcoming game due to soreness in his right groin. If Gobert is unable to play, the game is expected to be played at a faster pace, increasing the likelihood of the overbet winning. The Washington Wizards are favored to win the game if Gobert is sidelined. The projected final score for the game is 120-115 in favor of the Wizards.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
TV: BSN
NBA Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5
NBA Totals: 235.5
