Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (+213) will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers (-262) at Crypto.com Arena. Minnesota is currently 3rd in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest Division with a record of 44-21. As for the Clippers, they are 4th in the West and 1st in the Pacific Division with a record of 41-22.
This conference matchup will be aired on TNT and the over/under line is currently sitting at 215 points. The Timberwolves are 6-point underdogs on the road.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Timberwolves have faced off against the Clippers on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Timberwolves and Clippers is 1-4 with an average of 212 points per game. The last three times that the Timberwolves have been on the road vs. the Clippers, the over/under record is 2-3.
- Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- Across their three previous home games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 105 points per game.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Today, the Timberwolves are looking to avoid their third straight loss as they take on the Clippers. Minnesota is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 44-21.
In their last game, the Timberwolves fell to the Lakers by a score of 120-109. The combined scoring in that game was 229 points, which was higher than the O/U line of 224.5.
Minnesota’s ATS record for the season is 31-33, and they have gone 17-16 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 8-6 ATS on the road and have failed to cover the spread in two straight games.
On average, the Timberwolves’ games have finished with 220 points this season. Today’s O/U line is set at 215, and Minnesota has gone over the total in their last two games.
For the season, the Timberwolves are 33-32 on the over/under. In non-conference games, their O/U record is 14-10 compared to 19-22 vs. Western Conference opponents.
So far this season, the Timberwolves are 19th in the league in scoring at 113.1 points per game. However, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 114.4 points compared to 111.7 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.6% of their games.
Minnesota has been an efficient shooting team this season, ranking 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. They have also been one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 38% of their attempts (3rd). In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the NBA at 97.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Timberwolves are 9th in both attempts and makes. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 26th in the league. In terms of assists, they are 17th at 26.3 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Timberwolves’ defense is giving up an average of 106.8 points per contest. The Timberwolves defense is coming off a game in which they held the Lakers offense to just 42.3% shooting. Overall, they gave up 120 points to Los Angeles.
The Clippers are 41-22 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-16 compared to 16-6 against the East.
At home this season, the Clippers are 22-9, and they are favored by 6 points today. Against the spread at home, they are 16-15 and 28-22 as the favorite.
On average, the Clippers’ games have finished with 229.8 points, and today’s O/U line is 215. In their last game against the Bucks, the teams combined for 241 points, and the O/U line was 221.5.
Los Angeles lost their last game to Milwaukee by a score of 124-117. The Clippers were 6.5-point underdogs in that game, and they are 3-10 as the underdog this season.
For the season, the Clippers have an ATS record of 32-31, and they are 16-16 ATS on the road. At home, their ATS record is 16-15, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games.
Heading into this game, the Clippers are 11th in the NBA in scoring at 117.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 117.3 points per game compared to 117.0 on the road.
When it comes to their style of play, the Clippers are 24th in the league in pace at 97.1 possessions per game. However, they are 6th in field goal percentage at 49%.
One area where the Clippers have been effective is from three-point range. They are 2nd in the NBA in three-point shooting at 38%. Overall, they are 11th in two-point shooting at 55%.
At present, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 10th, allowing 112.6 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Clippers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.0% while allowing 35.9% from downtown.
With a 6-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Clippers to secure a 115-110 victory.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Timberwolves (+6)
- Projecting a combined 225 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Kawhi Leonard – Groin – Questionable
- Paul George – Knee – Questionable
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Kyle Anderson – Shoulder – Questionable
- Rudy Gobert – Hamstring – Questionable
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Knee – Out
- Monte Morris – Hamstring – Questionable
- Anthony Edwards – Ankle – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
