Timberwolves vs. Wizards odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, April 5 prediction from proven computer model

Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards are playing each other on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at the Target Center. Minnesota is favored by 12.5 points. The Timberwolves are 45-34 overall and 25-13 at home, while Washington is 34-44 overall, 13-25 on the road. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons.

Timberwolves vs. Wizards is a game that SportsLine has set its sights on. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 12.5 points.

Timberwolves are trying to avoid the Western Conference play-in tournament. Patrick Beverley and Malik Beasley are probable for Tuesday's game. Jaden McDaniels is doubtful. Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games.

Washington Wizards lost 144-102 at Boston on Sunday. The Wizards are already out of the playoff contention. Kyle Kuzma is expected to miss his 10th straight game with knee tendinitis. Rui Hachimura has replaced Kukuzha in the starting lineup. Washington has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against Minnesota.

The model simulates Timberwolves vs. Wizards 10,000 times and it's picking Wizards to win. The model is also picking the Wizards under 50 percent of the time.