January 04, 2026 5:40 PM EST

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Washington Wizards 2026-01-04 18:00:00.0

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are heavy 80.0 percent favorites over the Washington Wizards. The Timberwolves are shooting 50.3 percent from the field which is much better than the Wizards who are forecasted to shoot 43.5 percent. The Timberwolves have the rebounding advantage at 48.2 to 42.2. Turnovers are pretty even with the Timberwolves projected for 14.3 turnovers vs. 14.5 for the Wizards. The Timberwolves are making 15.6 three pointers on 38.4 percent from three point range. The Wizards are making 15.8 three pointers on 36.6 percent. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA---PTS: Anthony Edwards 33.0, CJ McCollum 24.6 ASSISTS: Anthony Edwards 5.6, CJ McCollum 4.5 REBOUNDS: Rudy Gobert 11.4, Alex Sarr 7.2 SPORTS ODDS: Sportsbooks and handicappers have set the line at WAS 10.0 TOTAL 235.5. WIN-LOSS Minnesota Timberwolves 22-13 Washington Wizards 9-24 ATS Minnesota Timberwolves 14-20 Sweat Barometer -1.8 Washington Wizards 14-19 Sweat Barometer -0.8 OVER-UNDER Minnesota Timberwolves 16-18 Avg Over/Under Line 1.8 Washington Wizards 18-14 Avg Over/Under Line 2.7 ACCUSCORE PICK RECORD - POINT SPREAD PICKS Minnesota Timberwolves 18-15 Washington Wizards 18-14 OVER-UNDER PICKS Minnesota Timberwolves 16-18 Washington Wizards 13-17

UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota TimberwolvesATS RECORDWashington WizardsATS RECORDATS EDGE
Record on the Road10-7, 59.0% 300Record at Home5-11, 31.0% -600Minnesota Timberwolves
VS Washington Wizards1-0, 100.0% 100VS Minnesota Timberwolves0-1, 0.0% -110Minnesota Timberwolves
vs Team Under .50016-4, 80.0% 1160vs Team .500 or Better1-16, 6.0% -1660Minnesota Timberwolves
Record as Road Favorite9-4, 69.0% 460Record as Home Underdog4-9, 31.0% -590Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing Back-to-Back Days3-8, 27.0% -580Playing Back-to-Back Days5-7, 42.0% -270Washington Wizards

LAST SEASON: We advise focusing on these trends in the first month of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota TimberwolvesATS RECORDWashington WizardsATS RECORDATS EDGE
Record on the Road32-17, 65.0% 1500Record at Home7-34, 17.0% -2700Minnesota Timberwolves
VS Washington Wizards2-0, 100.0% 200VS Minnesota Timberwolves0-2, 0.0% -220Minnesota Timberwolves
vs Team Under .50024-6, 80.0% 1740vs Team .500 or Better4-47, 8.0% -4770Minnesota Timberwolves
Record as Road Favorite16-6, 73.0% 940Record as Home Underdog5-28, 15.0% -2580Minnesota Timberwolves
After 1 or More Days Off63-33, 66.0% +2670After 1 or More Days Off14-65, 18.0% -5750Minnesota Timberwolves

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Minnesota TimberwolvesRECORDWashington WizardsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD10-7, 59.0% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME10-5, 67.0% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-2, 60.0% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-3, 50.0% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST YR26-23, 53.0% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST YR21-20, 51.0% OverOVER
vs Teams Averaging >100 PTS at Home10-14, 42.0% OVERvs Teams Averaging >100 PTS on Road15-8, 65.0%OVER

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POINT SPREAD (SEASON) - Minnesota Timberwolves Road Games: 7-8, 47.0% -180 Washington Wizards Home Games: 10-5, 67.0% +450 POINT SPREAD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Minnesota Timberwolves Road Games: 2-2, 50.0% -20 Washington Wizards Home Games: 4-3, 57.0% +70

OVER-UNDER RECORD (SEASON) - Minnesota Timberwolves Road Games: 6-11, 35.0% -554 Washington Wizards Home Games: 5-10, 33.0% -545 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Minnesota Timberwolves Road Games: 3-2, 60.0% + 73 Washington Wizards Home Games: 2-4, 33.0% -218

SIDE VALUE (SEASON) - Minnesota Timberwolves Road Games: 9-8, 53.0% -63 Washington Wizards Home Games: 7-9, 44.0% 65 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Minnesota Timberwolves Road Games: 2-3, 40.0% -106 Washington Wizards Home Games: 2-5, 29.0% -245

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