For your Clippers vs. Timberwolves predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Timberwolves hit the road to face the Clippers on Tuesday, Mar 12 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 215.5, with the Clippers favored by 6.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Clippers vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions.
Clippers vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Clippers -6.5
- Total 215.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Mar 12
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: TNT
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Timberwolves have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Clippers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
Can Minnesota Stun the Crowd at Crypto.com Arena?
As the Timberwolves look to snap a two-game losing streak, they are 6.5-point underdogs against the Clippers. Minnesota has gone 7-7 straight-up as underdogs this season and 8-6 against the spread. Their ATS record as underdogs is 2-2 on the road.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 33-32, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 220 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 215.5.
In their last game, the Timberwolves were 5-point underdogs against the Lakers but lost by a score of 120-109. The combined scoring in that game was 229 points, and the O/U line was set at 224.5.
Overall, the Timberwolves are 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 44-21. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 30-11 and 9-2 in their division. On the road, Minnesota is 21-13.
In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves are 19th in the NBA with 113.1 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.4 points per game compared to 111.7 at home. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 22nd in the league at 97.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Timberwolves are 10th in the NBA at 48%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 17th in the league at 54%. From beyond the arc, Minnesota is 3rd in three-point shooting at 38%.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.6% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 17th in the league with 26.3 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, Minnesota is 26th in the NBA.
In the current season, the Timberwolves defense has excelled, sitting 1st in the NBA by allowing 106.8 points per game. 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.
Will the Clippers Win at Home?
In their last game, the Clippers lost to the Bucks by a score of 124-117. The combined scoring in that game was 241 points, which was higher than the O/U line of 221.5.
As for their ATS record, the Clippers are 32-31 overall and 16-16 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games. At home, they are 16-15 vs. the spread.
Looking at the Clippers’ O/U record for the season, they are 27-35-1. In every game this season, their over/under lines have been higher than today’s line of 215.5.
The Clippers are currently favored by 6.5 points and have a record of 38-12 as the favorite this season. In their last two games, they have covered the spread as the favorite.
Overall, the Clippers are 41-22 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-16 and 8-5 in the Pacific Division.
So far this season, 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 pace, the Clippers are 24th in the league at 97.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th overall at 49%.
Los Angeles is 11th in two-point shooting at 55% but is just 18th in two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they are 2nd in three-point shooting at 38% and are 14th in made threes.
On defense, the Clippers come into the game ranked 10th in the league in points allowed at 112.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 114 points per contest (19th). 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.
Clippers vs. Timberwolves Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kawhi Leonard and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -120. According to our projections, Kawhi Leonard is expected to record 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Kawhi Leonard Under 25.5 Points (-120)
Clippers vs. Timberwolves Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Clippers vs. Timberwolves game, we suggest taking the Timberwolves at +6.5. Even though our predictions have the Clippers winning 113-109, we see the Timberwolves as the better choice on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 215.5 and given that our model is projecting 222 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Timberwolves +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook