Timberwolves vs Wizards

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Washington Wizards at Minnesota Timberwolves on February 16. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

A franchise torn between a long-time star in [Bradley Beal](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/1686/bradley-beal) and a need to rebuild leads to broad dismissals of any success. The Timberwolves have gone Over in just 4 of 12 games with Anderson since Jan. Minnesota is finding some offensive rhythm, though, going Over in five of its last six games, with the exception of a push. These Timberwolves have proven time and time again that they lack the discipline to come out each and every night with the professionalism required in the NBA. In a five-game stretch up to Monday, Minnesota was 0-3 both SU and ATS against full-strength squads, all without Anderson, or with him for only a brief appearance. The Timberwolves have been alternating ATS wins with ATS losses for a couple of weeks now, so little can be gleaned from them, but Kyle Anderson’s trend line is most informative. Conley may right the ship for the Timberwolves tonight if things start as sluggishly as expected, but the greatest likelihood is that he needs time to do that. [Wizards](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/washington-wizards) are 12-13 against the Western Conference — hardly a faulty mark — but they do not necessarily get respect. They then moved from the 12th seed to the seventh seed in the span of two weeks, then lost to the Rockets on Jan. The Timberwolves struggle to demand the respect they flirt with earning. Instinct may be to dismiss the Washington Wizards tonight, but they are contending for an Eastern Conference play-in spot. Handicaps are based in trends, data, analytics and whatever other synonyms you want to use for things that are tangible arguments.

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They also sport a higher three-point percentage at home (35.9%) compared to in away games (35.5%). [free trial to fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=3324905&subId1=dsgraytv&partnerpropertyid=3262112). When playing on the road, it is allowing 116.9. - In home games, the Timberwolves are making 1.6 more threes per game (12.7) than on the road (11.1). - The 115.9 points per game the Timberwolves average are only 2.4 more points than the Wizards allow (113.5). [live sports without cable!](https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=3324905&subId1=dsgraytv&partnerpropertyid=3262112) Use our link to get a [free trial with fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=3324905&subId1=dsgraytv&partnerpropertyid=3262112).

Minnesota plays host to Washington as they look to close out the "first half" of the season strong.

Opponents are attempting only 33.5% of their shots from three (4th) and 35.2% of their shots in the mid-range (27th) against the Wizards. Conley has only played 58 minutes for the Timberwolves, so he doesn’t qualify for percentile rankings on Cleaning the Glass, but he has an on/off net rating differential of +17.9 in those minutes. The Wizards do a great job of keeping teams away from the rim as they are allowing only 31.3% of opponent’s shots at the rim (6th in the league). The Timberwolves have thrived around the rim this season as they rank sixth in both at-rim shot frequency (37.5%) and accuracy (69.2%). Additionally, opponents are shooting 36.2% from three, which ranks 13th. Anthony Edwards has been a force attacking the rim, and Gobert has given the Timberwolves a vertical spacing element they’ve never really had before. Against teams under .500, though, the Timberwolves are just 19-19. In their last ten matchups, the Timberwolves are only 3-7 against the Wizards, and only one of those wins came at home. Over their last nine games, the Timberwolves have alternated wins and losses. Given how this season started and the takes that spiraled around the Rudy Gobert trade, this would be an excellent outcome before heading into the final 21 games of the season. Against teams over .500, the Timberwolves have a respectable 12-10 record. »