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The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17) welcome the LA Clippers (20-15) to Target Center Monday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-0
The Timberwolves lost to the Detroit Pistons 119-105 Saturday, closing as 6.5-point road favorites. They were led by G Anthony Edwards, who dropped 53 points and drilled 10 threes. Minnesota has lost 3 in a row, going 0-2-1 against the spread (ATS). It is 13-20-1 ATS on the season.
The Clippers beat the Atlanta Hawks 131-105 Saturday, closing as 7-point home favorites. LA dominated as F Kawhi Leonard finally got back on the court, playing 20 minutes and scoring 12 points. The Clippers are 4-2 straight up (SU) and 3-3 ATS in their last 6 games. They are 20-14-1 ATS on the season.
Clippers at Timberwolves odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Timberwolves -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Clippers +2.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clippers at Timberwolves key injuries
Clippers
- None
Timberwolves
- None
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Clippers at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 113, Clippers 104
Moneyline
PASS.
While one could play the moneyline and have an argument for both sides, the preferred route here is the home team’s spread, especially considering how poor the Clippers have played on the road recently.
Against the spread
BET TIMBERWOLVES -2.5 (-105).
The Clippers are 1-2 SU and 0-3 ATS in their last 3 away games. They have allowed at least 113 points in 3 of their previous 4 games and are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games as underdogs.
The Timberwolves defense has been weaker as of late, but that should turn around, as they rank 8th in the NBA in defensive rating. Minnesota has scored at least 112 points in 3 of its last 5 games. It has the firepower to win this game and should bounce back defensively.
Take TIMBERWOLVES -2.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 214.5 (-110).
The Timberwolves have allowed at least 110 points in 5 straight games, going 5-0 O/U. Minnesota is 18-16 O/U on the season.
The Clippers have allowed 113 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games, going 2-2 O/U. As Leonard continues to get back in game shape, the Clippers offense should also become more productive.
Play OVER 214.5 (-110).
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