LA Clippers (12-8) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8-10)
November 29, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -4.5; Over/Under: +217.5
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The LA Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Friday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Wizards, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Nuggets, Trail Blazers and Timberwolves next. The LA Clippers are averaging 109.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.6 points and 7.2 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Kings and Rockets, and they play the Clippers, and Lakers and Warriors next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 112.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 21.7 points and 4.1 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 11.1 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 14 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine night games following a home loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Clippers’ last six games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 30th for fast break points (218) this season.
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (34.1).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (25.8).
- The Clippers ranks 1st in the league for rebound percentage this season (52.8%).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves should be favored and should win, but the Minnesota Timberwolves also shouldn’t be riding a four game losing streak with losses in 7 of their last 8 games overall. I’ve said it before, but the Timberwolves aren’t giving me the warm and fuzzy. The Clippers also continue to play solid ball and have shown they can win on the road, so even if Minnesota was playing well, the points would’ve been worth a look. Still, I’m not laying chalk with the Timberwolves in their current form.
