Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves (36-16) travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (35-16) in a Western Conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 ET at Crypto.com Arena.
According to oddsmakers, the Clippers (-174) are currently 4-point favorites over the Timberwolves (+144). The over/under line for the game is sitting at 222.5 points. This game will be broadcast on BSSC.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Timberwolves have travelled to take on the Clippers, they are 2-1. In the last five head to head games between the Timberwolves and Clippers, the average combined point total is 212 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 1-4.
- 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 5-5. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- Los Angeles has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 124 points per game while allowing 118. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
In Minnesota’s games this season, the average over/under line is 223 points, which is slightly higher than today’s line of 222.5. The team’s games have averaged 220.5 points per game.
The Timberwolves have gone 26-26 on the over/under this season, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s line is 2 points higher than their most recent game against the Bucks, which finished with 234 points (223.5 O/U).
Minnesota’s ATS record for the season is 26-25, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as underdogs. On the road, they are 13-14 ATS compared to 13-11 ATS at home.
Minnesota’s Western Conference-leading record is 36-16, and they are 24-8 against other teams in the West. In non-conference games, they are 12-8. The Timberwolves are coming off a 129-105 win over the Bucks.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have been an above-average offensive team, ranking 22nd in scoring at 113.4 points per game. On the road, they have actually been slightly better, averaging 114.1 points per game compared to 112.7 at home.
Minnesota has been one of the more efficient three-point shooting teams in the NBA, hitting 39% of their attempts (2nd). Overall, they are shooting 48% from the field (8th).
In terms of pace, the Timberwolves are 26th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, they are 17th with an average of 26.4 per game.
This season, the Timberwolves defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the league while permitting an average of 107.1 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.6% and allowing 35.5% from beyond the arc.
The Clippers are 35-16 on the season, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place. Today, they are favored by 4 points against the Timberwolves.
At home, the Clippers have an average scoring margin of +7.8 points per game. Their record at home is 20-5, and they are 14-11 ATS at home.
On the season, the Clippers have been favored in 42 of their 51 games. As the favorite, they are 34-8 straight-up and 26-16 ATS. The team’s ATS record is 28-23.
LA’s O/U record for the season is 23-28, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 222.5 points, and their games have averaged 230.7 points per game.
In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Pistons by a score of 112-106. The O/U line for that game was 236 points, and LA was favored by 16.5 points. The Clippers did not cover the spread.
When playing at home, the Clippers are averaging 118 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Overall, they are 10th in scoring at 118.4 points per game. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 25th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 4th in the league at 49%. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 1st in three-point shooting percentage but are 18th in three-point attempts per game.
When it comes to free throws, the Clippers are 13th in attempts and 9th in makes. In terms of assists, they are 19th in the league. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Clippers are 21st in the NBA.
Although the Clippers’ defense is 8th in the league defensively this season, over their last three games they have allowed 122.3 points per contest, which is 25th in the NBA. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.6% from downtown.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Clippers to win this one with a projected score of 129-114.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -4
- Projecting a combined 243 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaden McDaniels – Finger – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
