Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards NBA Parlay 11/2/2019

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Capital One Arena

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Capital One Arena is the venue where Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards (1-3, 5th in the Southeast Division) will play the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-1, 2nd in the Northwest Division) on Saturday. Washington opens this contest as 1.5 point favorites. The total opens at 227.

The Timberwolves are covering 66.7% of the time, having gone 2-1-1 ATS. Washington covers the spread 100% of the time, going 4-0-0 against the spread.

Key Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

10/31/2019 Karl-Anthony Towns C Suspension Expected to be out until at least Nov 6

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

10/31/2019 C.J SF Foot Game Time Decision
10/24/2019 Jordan McRae SG Finger Expected to be out until at least Nov 5
10/3/2019 Ian Mahinmi C Achilles Expected to be out until at least Nov 14
7/23/2019 John Wall PG Achilles Expected to be out until at least May 1

Player Spotlight

Jeff Teague averages 13.5 points per contest in 28.3 minutes per game this year. He averages 5.5 assists per game and 1.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 52% for the season while his free throw percentage is 85%. Andrew Wiggins comes into this game averaging 20.3 points per contest while playing 34.3 minutes per night. He grabs 5.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.5 assists per game. His FG percentage is 42% while his free throw percentage is 82%.

Player Spotlight

Thomas Bryant averages 14.5 points per game and he sees the court an average of 31.8 minutes per game. He also hauls in 10.3 rebounds per game and dishes 2.8 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 83%. Bradley Beal scores 26.8 points per contest while playing 36.3 minutes per game. He hauls in 5.8 rebounds per contest and has 7.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is at 81%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Timberwolves allow 112.8 points per contest which is 21st in the NBA. They also surrender a 47% shooting percentage and a 41% average from 3-point range, ranking them 24th and 28th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 46.8 rebounds a game which ranks 19th, and they allow 23.5 assists per game which puts them in 17th place in the league. They force 20.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 30th in the NBA. Minnesota averages 114.8 points per contest, which is 9th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 2.0 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a unit, which has them ranked 22nd. From 3-point territory they shoot 30%, which is good for 26th in the NBA. They average 46.0 boards per contest and 22.3 assists per game, which ranks them 16th and 21st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 13th with 17.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wizards give up 119.0 points per game, which ranks them 25th in the league. Their defense surrenders a 47% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 23rd and 17th in those defensive statistics. They rank 16th with 23.5 dimes allowed per game and 22nd with 48.0 boards surrendered per contest. The Wizards are 9th in the league in forcing turnovers with 15.3 per contest. Washington is 5th in the NBA with 119.3 points per contest this season. They are 2nd in the league in shooting at 48%, while their average scoring margin is 0.3. They shoot 38% from beyond the arc, which is good for 4th in the league. They are 23rd in the NBA in rebounding with 43.8 boards per contest and 3rd in assists per game with 27.0. The Wizards are 20th in turnovers per contest with 16.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Timberwolves are 20th in the NBA in offensive rating with 105.9, and their defensive rating of 104.1 is ranked 11th. In terms of pace they are 7th in the league with 105.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 21st. As a team they are 20th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 43% of their shots, ranking 5th in the league. Minnesota is 18th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%, which is 8th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Washington is 19th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 9th in the NBA. The Wizards are 2nd in the league in defensive rating with 113.4, and their offensive rating of 113.6 is ranked 25th. They are 11th in the NBA in pace with 105 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 56% is 3rd. As a unit they are 4th in the league in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shot attempts, ranking 8th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Minnesota +1.5 and over 227 total points

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