The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-32) play the 2nd game of their 4-game road trip against the Los Angeles Clippers (33-30). Tip-off Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena is at 10 p;m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Timberwolves have lost both games since the All-Star break, 3 in a row and 4 of their last 5. They kicked off their road trip Sunday with a 109-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors as 2-point underdogs.
The Clippers are also 0-2 since the All-Star break. LA lost 134-124 in overtime on Sunday to the Denver Nuggets as 4-point road underdogs.
These teams have split their 2 previous matchups this season, the home team winning each game. The Clippers had a 99-88 win on Dec. 14 as 7-point favorites and the Timberwolves won 128-115 on Jan. 6 as 5.5-point favorites.
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Timberwolves at Clippers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Clippers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +6.5 (-112) | Clippers -6.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Timberwolves at Clippers key injuries
Timberwolves
- C Rudy Gobert (illness) probable
- G Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable
- C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
Clippers
- C Ivica Zubac (calf) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Timberwolves at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 122, Clippers 118
Moneyline
The Clippers have lost 2 in a row, 2 home games in a row and 4 of their last 5 games at Crypto.com Arena. They are allowing 132.0 points per game in their last 5 contests.
The Timberwolves, although 11-18 on the road this season, are 3-3 in their last 6 road games, alternating wins and losses, with their last road game a loss. If they crack the 120-point mark, they are hard to beat, having won 4 of their last 5 games scoring at least 120 points.
If you want to go for a big payout, this game is worth it. BET TIMBERWOLVES (+200).
Against the spread
Minnesota is 12-17 ATS on the road this season, while L.A. is 13-16 ATS at home. The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in their last 3 games and have not gone longer than 3 games this season without covering it.
The Clippers are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games and are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games.
If you aren’t quite as confident in the Timberwolves winning outright, go ahead and lean on them to cover at least, as they have not lost to the spread in 4 consecutive games yet this season.
BET TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-112).
Over/Under
The Over is 4-0 in the Clippers’ last 4 games and LA has allowed 132.0 points per game in the last 5 games.
The Over is 4-1 in the Timberwolves’ last 5 games road games and in their last 5 road games against teams with a winning home record.
BET OVER 234.5 (-105).
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