The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-13) are heavy, 11.5-point favorites against the Washington Wizards (9-24) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSN and MNMT.
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Timberwolves vs. Wizards Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Timberwolves 122, Wizards 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-518)
- Total Pick: Under 238.5 (computer predicts 235.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Wizards (+11.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Wizards Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Timberwolves | -16.5 | 239.5 | -1493 | +852 | 120-109 MIN |
| 2/1/2025 | Timberwolves | -11.5 | 218.5 | -637 | +463 | 105-103 WAS |
| 1/13/2025 | Timberwolves | -14.5 | 223.5 | -1124 | +705 | 120-106 MIN |
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Minnesota has a 14-21-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Timberwolves are 3-6 against the spread when favored by 11.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Minnesota's 33 games with a set total, 16 have hit the over (48.5%).
- This season, the Timberwolves have won 20 out of the 28 games, or 71.4%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Minnesota has won eight of its nine games, or 88.9%, when favored by at least -518 on the moneyline.
Wizards 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Washington is 14-19-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 11.5-point underdogs this year, the Wizards are 6-8 against the spread.
- Washington has gone over in 17 of its 33 games with a set total (51.5%).
- The Wizards have won eight of the 30 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (26.7%).
- Washington has gone 2-13 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +388 or longer (13.3%).
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Timberwolves vs. Wizards Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Terrence Shannon: Day-To-Day (Foot)
Wizards
Wizards:
Tristan Vukcevic: Questionable (Illness),
Cam Whitmore: Out (Shoulder),
Kyshawn George: Out (Hip)
Timberwolves vs. Wizards Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN and MNMT
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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