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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Picks and Predictions January 4th 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves head east to take on the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Sunday night. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Minnesota is firmly entrenched in the top tier of the West, while Washington continues its tank-mode slide, bottoming out near the worst record in the NBA.
Oddsmakers opened Minnesota as heavy -10 favorites on the road, with a total set at 235.5. Given the Wizards’ tempo and lack of resistance, that number makes sense. But even blowouts have betting value—let’s see where it is.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -450 | -10.0 (-110) | O 235.5 (-110) |
| Washington Wizards | +349 | +10.0 (-110) | U 235.5 (-110) |
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Form
The Wolves have been one of the league’s best ATS teams when laying points. Anthony Edwards has taken another leap, while Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels anchor a defense that ranks top 3 in efficiency. They’ve covered five of their last six games as favorites of 7+ points.
This is the kind of game Minnesota typically controls—slow the pace, dominate the glass, and lean on elite interior defense to wear out weaker opponents. But double-digit road covers aren’t automatic, and the Wolves can go cold for stretches offensively.
Be sure to check the Timberwolves injury report for any surprises. You can also dig into recent numbers on the Timberwolves team page.
Washington Wizards Betting Form
The Wizards have leaned into chaos—high pace, no defense, and no rim protection. They’ve been profitable on Overs but haven’t covered consistently. Jordan Poole remains wildly inconsistent, and Kyle Kuzma can’t carry the team every night.
They rank bottom 5 in both defensive rating and opponent FG%. They’re also one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, which makes this matchup especially dangerous against Minnesota’s size and discipline.
Still, in garbage-time-heavy games, backdoor covers are always possible—especially if the Wolves rotate early or get complacent. Monitor the Wizards injury report and check the Wizards stats and schedule for recent performance trends.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Matchup Breakdown
The numbers all point to Minnesota. They dominate on the boards, protect the rim, and can score efficiently in the halfcourt. The Wizards play fast, but they don’t shoot well enough to make it count. Transition scoring and early-clock threes are the only paths to staying competitive.
Matchup edges:
- Timberwolves top-5 in D-efficiency, Wizards bottom-3
- Wolves lead in rebounding rate, Wizards bottom-5
- Washington commits frequent turnovers vs Minnesota’s pressure D
- Garbage time risk if Wolves rest starters late
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Predictions and Best Bets
This feels like a game Minnesota handles, even if it gets choppy. Their defense alone might be enough to bury Washington, and unless the Wizards catch fire from three, they won’t have much else to lean on.
The total at 235.5 is high, but Washington’s pace pushes almost every game into shootout range. Still, if Minnesota slows it down early and limits second-chance looks, this could sneak under. I’d lean slightly that way.
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Best Bet: Minnesota Timberwolves -10.0 (-110).
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