Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 3:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-106) will host the Clippers (-114) at the Target Center in Minneapolis. This Western Conference matchup can be seen on BSN.
Minnesota (42-18) is currently the top seed in the West, while the Clippers (38-20) are fourth. The over/under line for this game is 219.5 points.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Timberwolves have hosted the Clippers, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. The Clippers have been the team to bet on of late in the head-to-head games between the Clippers and Timberwolves as Los Angeles is a perfect 0-3 vs. the spread in that stretch.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 120 points per game in this stretch.
- Minnesota has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 123 points per game while allowing 100. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
The Clippers have a record of 38-20 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 23-16 compared to 15-4 against the East.
On the road, the Clippers have a record of 17-12 and are 15-14 against the spread. Their average scoring margin on the road is +3.6 points per game.
Against the spread, the Clippers are 30-28 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two road games. As the favorite, they are 27-20 ATS and 36-11 straight-up.
In their most recent game, the Clippers easily covered the spread as 16-point favorites in a 140-115 win over the Wizards. The O/U line for that game was 238 points.
This season, the average combined scoring total in Clippers games is 230.8 points, which is higher than today’s line of 219.5. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 25-32-1.
On the season, the Clippers are averaging 117.8 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. However, they are scoring at an even higher rate on the road, averaging 118.2 points per game.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Clippers are 6th in the league at 49%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 14th in made threes per game but are 3rd in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 25th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
Coming into the game, the Clippers’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 10th in the league at 112.9 points per game allowed. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 12.3 turnovers per game, which is 9th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 17th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.
In Western Conference play, Minnesota is 29-9 compared to 13-9 in non-conference games. This is the best mark in the Western Conference, and they also lead the West with a record of 42-18.
As the underdog, Minnesota has a record of 6-5 this season, and they have gone 7-4 ATS as the underdog. The Timberwolves have been the underdog in 11 of their 60 games this season and have covered the spread in three straight games as the underdog.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 30-30, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 220.3 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 219.5.
Minnesota’s last game was a 124-120 loss to the Kings. They were favored by 8.5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 222. This marked the third straight game where the Timberwolves failed to cover the spread (3-0 ATS).
When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are averaging 113.7 points per game this season, which is 19th in the NBA. At home, they are averaging 112.3 points per game.
Minnesota is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, connecting on 39% of their attempts from beyond the arc. However, they are just 28th in offensive rebounds per game.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA average in 45% of their games. Overall, they are 8th in field goal percentage and 7th in true shooting percentage.
On defense, the Timberwolves come into the game ranked 1st in the league in points allowed at 106.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 110 points per contest (16th). In the terms of takeaways, Timberwolves are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 6th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.
Even though they are 1 point underdogs, we see the Timberwolves winning this game by a score of 122-120.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- We like the Timberwolves on the moneyline (-106)
- The Timberwolves are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Projecting a combined 242 points, we like the over
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Kyle Anderson – Hamstring – Questionable
- Anthony Edwards – Personal – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
- Ivica Zubac – Illness – Questionable
