Timberwolves vs. Wizards: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 9, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 8, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves (54-24) host the Washington Wizards (15-64) at Target Center on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The contest begins at 8:00 PM ET and airs on BSN. The Wizards are 18-point underdogs in the game. The point total is 223.5 points in this contest.

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Timberwolves vs. Wizards Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Timberwolves -18 223.5

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Injury Report as of April 9

Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Knee)

Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly: Out (Wrist), Isaiah Livers: Out (Hip), Tyus Jones: Out (Back), Marvin Bagley: Out (Knee), Marvin Bagley: Out (Knee), Landry Shamet: Out (Calf), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Toe), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Toe), Kyle Kuzma: Questionable (Ankle), Anthony Gill: Questionable (Knee), Johnny Davis: Questionable (Hip), Tristan Vukcevic: Questionable (Left Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (-18)
Total Pick Over (223.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Timberwolves vs. Wizards Stat Rankings

Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) Wizards Avg. (Rank)
113 (18th) Points Scored 113.4 (17th)
106 (1st) Points Allowed 122.8 (30th)
43.8 (14th) Rebounds 41.2 (29th)
9.4 (25th) Off. Rebounds 9.3 (28th)
12.7 (14th) 3pt Made 12.2 (20th)
26.7 (15th) Assists 27.8 (9th)
13.3 (19th) Turnovers 13.6 (22nd)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 75 25.9 5.5 5.1 1.3 0.5 2.4
Rudy Gobert 72 13.7 12.8 1.3 0.6 2.1 0
Naz Reid 77 13.6 5.3 1.3 0.8 0.9 2.1
Mike Conley 72 11.2 2.8 6 1.2 0.2 2.3
Jaden McDaniels 68 10.6 3.1 1.4 0.9 0.6 1.2

Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 70 22.2 6.6 4.2 0.5 0.7 2.2
Jordan Poole 77 17.3 2.7 4.4 1.1 0.3 2.3
Deni Avdija 72 14.6 7.2 3.8 0.8 0.5 1.2
Corey Kispert 77 13.2 2.8 1.8 0.5 0.2 2.2
Tristan Vukcevic 9 7.3 3.9 1.3 0.4 0.7 0.9

Betting Trends

  • The Timberwolves have beaten the spread 40 times in 78 games.
  • The Timberwolves have seen 38 of their 78 games go over the point total.
  • Minnesota and its opponent have broken the 223.5-point mark 29 times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 223.5 points, 4.5 more than the average point total for Timberwolves games this season.
  • The Wizards’ record against the spread is 35-42-2.
  • Washington is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 18-point underdog or greater this year.
  • There have been 40 Wizards games (out of 79) that hit the over this season.
  • Washington’s games have had over 223.5 points 55 times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Wizards games this year (223.5) is 12.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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