Timberwolves vs Wizards Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 17 February 2023
Feb 16, 2023, 8:15AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves square off with the Washington Wizards in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Jaylen Nowell, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Wizards line-up that includes Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Timberwolves vs Wizards, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who will win? Timberwolves vs Wizards
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Wizards-Timberwolves NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 62% chance of defeating the Wizards at Target Center.
More: Timberwolves vs Wizards Simulated 10,000 Times
Minnesota vs Washington Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA clash at Target Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.62, Wizards $2.40
- Line: Timberwolves -3.5 ($1.91), Wizards +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Timberwolves to win at $1.62. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Wizards to win at $2.40.
The Timberwolves are 3.5-point favourites against the Wizards, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Wizards (+3.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 233 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Wizards and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 233 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Timberwolves vs Wizards Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Timberwolves at $1.62 with PointsBet (62% probability)
- Line: Timberwolves -3.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 233 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
These Timberwolves vs Wizards betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Timberwolves vs Wizards Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Wizards at Target Center this Friday has the Timberwolves winning 118-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Timberwolves vs Wizards NBA Props Tips
Prop bets are a common way to wager on Timberwolves vs Wizards without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is projected to finish with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists for the Wizards.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
- Anthony Edwards: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
- Rudy Gobert: 15 PTS, 11 REB, 1 AST
- Jaylen Nowell: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
- Mike Conley: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
- Jaden McDaniels: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Wizards Projected Box Score
- Kristaps Porzingis: 27 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
- Kyle Kuzma: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
- Bradley Beal: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
- Daniel Gafford: 13 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
- Monte Morris: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest expert predictions before the Minnesota vs Washington game at Target Center.
As always, see our Value Summary for betting tips on every NBA match, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Timberwolves vs Wizards NBA 2023
The game between the Timberwolves and Wizards at Target Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Game: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Friday 17 February 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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