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LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s L.A. Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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NBA Cup group play continues as the LA Clippers (12-8) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-10) on the road Friday night. Tip-off from Target Center is at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). 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: First meeting, Timberwolves won 3-1 last season

The Clippers are wrapping up a 4-game road trip. They have won 2 of the first 3 games, and have won 6 of their last 7 games overall. They last played on Wednesday, a 121-96 win over the Washington Wizards, covering the 9-point spread as favorites.

The Timberwolves have lost 4 straight games and 7 of the last 9. They are 0-2 through 2 games of their 4-game homestand. They lost on Wednesday night to the Sacramento Kings 115-104 when they were 3.5-point home favorites.

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 10:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Timberwolves -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +5.5 (-105) | Timberwolves -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clippers at Timberwolves key injuries

Clippers

F Kobe Brown (back) out
G Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
F Norman Powell (hamstring) questionable
F P.J. Tucker (not with team) out

Timberwolves

F Joe Ingles (soleus) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 108, Timberwolves 103

Moneyline

The Clippers have held opponents to 105 or fewer points in 6 of their last 7 games and under 100 points in 5 of their last 6 contests.

Opponents have scored 110 points or more in 5 of the last 6 for Minnesota.

The Clippers are in a groove right now, winning 6 of 7 and the Wolves are sputtering losing 7 of 9.

BET CLIPPERS (+190).

Against the spread

The Clippers are 12-7-1 ATS. The Wolves are 6-12 ATS, 2 games worse than their 8-10 overall W/L record.

The Clippers’ last 6 covers have been outright wins, including 3 games as underdogs like this matchup.

With good plus odds on the moneyline, that is the better value and bet, so the spread isn’t as profitable.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Clippers are 7-13 O/U this season. Their last 3 games had totals surpassing 215 points, but the 3 games before that did not. Meanwhile, 6 of the Timberwolves’ last 10 games have gone Over the projected total.

In both meetings played in Minnesota last season, the total did not go above 214 points. The Under won in 3 of 4 meetings last season.

BET UNDER 214.5 (-110).

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LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Clippers (38-20) kick off a 3-game road trip Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-18). Tip-off from Target Center is at 3:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-0

The Clippers are 2-3 straight up (SU) since the All-Star break. They snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 140-125 win over the Washington Wizards Friday, covering as 16-point home favorites.

The Timberwolves had a 3-game winning streak snapped in their 124-120 loss to the Sacramento Kings Friday as 8-point home favorites. They are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.

Clippers at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Timberwolves -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +1.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Clippers at Timberwolves key injuries

Clippers

G Russell Westbrook (hand) out
C Ivica Zubac (illness) questionable

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (knee) questionable
G Anthony Edwards (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 111, Clippers 105

Moneyline

When these teams met in Los Angeles Feb 12, the Timberwolves won 121-100, holding the Clippers to 40% shooting.

Before Friday’s loss, the Timberwolves were averaging 101.1 points in their previous 8 games.

The Clippers have allowed 115 or more points in 6 of their last 7 and at least 120 in 4 of those games. They are 17-12 on the road and 6-1 in their last 7 away games.

But Minnesota is 22-7 at home.

There is little difference between betting the Wolves to win outright (-120) and covering the 1.5-point spread (-110).

You do get slightly better value with the spread bet, so go that route, and PASS on the moneyline.

Against the spread

The Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games but 5-5 ATS in their last 10. They are only 11-13-2 ATS as home favorites this season, but the Clippers are 3-6 ATS as road underdogs.

The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 and 2-7 ATS in their last 9.

BET TIMBERWOLVES -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Six of the Clippers’ last 7 games have had totals of at least 220 points.

The Timberwolves have only had 1 game since the All-Star Break reach 220 total points — Friday’s loss vs. Sacramento.

When the Clippers and Wolves last met, the total was 221, and it was 214 in the 1st meeting this season.

BET UNDER 219.5 (-105).

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Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The play-in games for the Western Conference begin Tuesday. The eighth-place Los Angeles Clippers (42-40) take on the seventh-place Minnesota Timberwolves (46-36) to determine who will be the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Tip-off is 9:30 p.m. ET at Target Center in Minneapolis. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Timberwolves odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Clippers finished the season with six wins in their last seven games including ending on a five-game win streak. Forwards Paul George and Norman Powell both returned from injuries. They were 17-24 on the road this season.

The Timberwolves went 15-8 after the All-Star break but ended the regular season losing two of three games after they locked up seventh place in the conference.

The Clippers beat the Timberwolves three times in November, including twice in Minnesota. The Timberwolves won the fourth regular-season matchup in L.A. in January.

Clippers at Timberwolves odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:47 a.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Timberwolves -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +3.5 (-112) | Timberwolves -3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Clippers at Timberwolves key injuries

Clippers

G Luke Kennard (hamstring) questionable
G Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

Timberwolves

None

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Clippers at Timberwolves odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 123, Timberwolves 119

Money line

This is an interesting matchup. The Clippers were pretty bad on the road this season, going 17-24, but they beat the Timberwolves on the road both times they played at Target Center.

The Wolves played well at home in the regular season, going 25-16, and winning eight of their last 11 contests there.

However, the Clippers are playoff-tested and have both George and Powell back in the lineup after injuries kept them out for an extended time; the Timberwolves have not made the postseason since 2018.

I’m going with the hot hand in this game. Take the CLIPPERS (+130).

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Against the spread

The Clippers covered the spread in five of their final seven games of the season en route to an even 41-41 ATS overall record. They were 21-20 ATS on the road.

The Timberwolves went 42-38-2 ATS overall and 22-18-1 ATS at home, but they have covered the spread only twice in their final 10 regular-season games.

Expecting the Clippers to be more prepared for the intensity of a play-in game, take the CLIPPERS +3.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The Clippers allowed only 102.8 points per game in their last five outings; the last five games for Minnesota finished with over 240 points.

The four games between the two teams finished with totals of 241, 188, 231 and 226 points.

Based on Minnesota’s last five games and the Clippers’ 127.8 points scored per game across their last seven, take OVER 230.5 (-108).

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Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (3-4) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-4) at the Target Center. Tip is scheduled Friday evening for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Clippers at Timberwolves odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Clippers and Wolves played Wednesday with the Clippers pulling away behind a 45-point third quarter.

They just couldn’t miss. SF Paul George and PG Reggie Jackson combined for over 60 points. It was a terrific showing from a team that’s struggled out the gate.

With no PG D’Angelo Russell, the Wolves will again be handicapped. However, they do have C Karl-Anthony Towns. He’s one of the best big men in the NBA, averaging 23.9 points and 9.4 rebounds.

The Wolves are just 2-5 against the spread this season, marginally worse than the Clips 3-4 ATS record.

Clippers at Timberwolves odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Timberwolves +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -2.5 (-112) | Timberwolves +2.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Clippers at Timberwolves key injuries

Clippers

SF Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
SF Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) out
PF Serge Ibaka (back) out

Timberwolves

PG D’Angelo Russell (ankle) out

Clippers at Timberwolves odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 108, Clippers 106

Money line

BET on the TIMBERWOLVES +115 as the second night of back-to-back games against the same opponents typically isn’t easy to repeat the results of.

The Clippers won round 1.

Ask the Knicks, who gave the Magic their first win of the season, it’s not easy to win the second game against a team in the NBA. This should a similar situation, especially with the Wolves having competence.

Second-year F Anthony Edwards has been lighting up the scoreboard, averaging almost 24 points per game. He had 28 in the first meeting. He should look to have another strong showing on Friday.

The Clippers had scored under 100 in their three games prior to taking on Minnesota. While the Wolves defense is far from elite, the Clippers should regress to their mean, which isn’t shooting over 60 percent from the field.

Also, KAT had his second-worst scoring performance of the season, shooting his second-fewest free throws per game. He should bounce back as his mean is better than his Wednesday night performance.

Against the spread

PASS on the spread. I’d rather look back up to the money line in this once, especially considering we’re being given just two points of insurance.

If the Clippers pull away late like they did the two teams’ first outing, they’d cover that spread. If you feel better on the Clippers, the -2.5 is the way to go, but I’d rather put a small unit on the Wolves line.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 215.5 (-107) as the better side. Neither team has shown much consistency this season.

Their totals have been all over the place, easily covering Wednesday’s 212.5 line. We’re given three more points after that offensive onslaught. Prior to that, the Wolves were 0-6 on the total and the Clips were 1-5.

Both teams rank in the bottom ten in offensive rating. Give me the Under as the Clippers hitting over 60 percent Wednesday likely helped boost this number.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Clippers (17-8) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (6-18) Wednesday at Target Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Timberwolves NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Clippers at Timberwolves: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:00 a.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Timberwolves +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
Against the spread/ATS: Clippers -8.5 (-115) | Timberwolves +8.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Clippers at Timberwolves: Key injuries

Clippers

PG Patrick Beverley (knee) out
PF Paul George (toe) out

Timberwolves

SG Jarrett Culver (ankle) out
C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out

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Clippers at Timberwolves: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 121, Timberwolves 109

Money line (ML)

The Clippers (-375) aren’t going to get tripped up in the Twin Cities, but you can’t risk nearly four times your potential return in this battle against the Timberwolves (+300). It’s just not a good long-term betting strategy. AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The CLIPPERS -8.5 (-115) are without PG13, and it has been showing in the win-loss column. They’re just 1-3 SU/ATS across the past four, with the lone win a 121-99 victory in Cleveland as nine-point favorites. They’re in a similar spot here, and they’ll get the cover against the Timberwolves +8.5 (-105) just like they did back on Dec. 29 in L.A. in the first meeting. The Clips won 124-101 as 10.5-point favorites in that one, and we’ll see another cover here.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is to the OVER 227.5 (-105), but go very lightly. The Over has cashed in four of the past five for Los Angeles, while hitting in each of the past two for Minnesota. The Under (226) cashed in the first meeting by a mere one point. Look for an Over result here, as the T-Wolves allow 115.5 PPG to rank 26th in the NBA. L.A. will have their way with the Minnesota D.

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