Timberwolves Face Struggling Wizards in Monday Night NBA Showdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-18) will take on the Washington Wizards (6-30) on Monday night at Capital One Arena, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Timberwolves aim to bounce back after a narrow 127-125 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, while the Wizards look to end a six-game losing streak following a 136-95 blowout defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Minnesota enters the game as a 14.5-point favorite, according to the latest odds from SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5. The Timberwolves are heavily favored on the money line at -1124, while the Wizards are underdogs at +710.

Washington faces uncertainty with guard Malcolm Brogdon, who missed Sunday’s game due to a foot injury. His status for Monday remains unclear. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves will rely on guard Anthony Edwards, who ranks ninth in the league in scoring with 25.4 points per game. Edwards has been on a hot streak, scoring 30 or more points in three of his last five games, including a 32-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 7.

Minnesota’s bench has also been a key factor, with guard Donte DiVincenzo providing a spark. DiVincenzo averages 10.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, and he recently posted a season-high 27 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in the loss to the Grizzlies.

For the Wizards, guard Jordan Poole remains a critical offensive weapon, averaging 21.8 points and 4.9 assists per game while shooting 41% from beyond the arc. Forward Kyle Kuzma adds another scoring threat, averaging 14.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

SportsLine’s projection model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, predicts the total points to fall under 223.5, projecting 217 combined points. The model also indicates that one side of the spread holds significant value. The Timberwolves have been strong on the road, while the Wizards continue to struggle, making this a pivotal matchup for both teams.