Saturday night, the Los Angeles Clippers (36-15) will take on the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves (15-35) at the Target Center. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Clippers-Timberwolves sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Clippers vs. Timberwolves: Key injuries
Clippers
- PF Marcus Morris (trade) is questionable
- PG Patrick Beverley (groin) out
Timberwolves
- PG D’Angelo Russell (quad) questionable
- SF Jake Layman (toe) out
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Clippers vs. Timberwolves: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Clippers 118, Timberwolves 110
Moneyline (ML)
The CLIPPERS (-358) are moneyline favorites for this contest despite playing on the road in Minnesota. The Clippers have been a solid road team this season, winning 14 of their 24 games away from the Staples Center. But this says more about the Timberwolves, who are just 6-19 at home this season. Despite the chalky line, take the Clippers’ moneyline in this one.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CLIPPERS (-7.5) are fairly decent-sized favorites against the Timberwolves (+7.5) Saturday night. While it hasn’t been announced whether or not D’Angelo Russell will play in this game, he likely won’t make that much of a difference for a team that has lost 10-straight games.
Minnesota has also failed to cover the spread in nine-straight games, and they are now facing one of the best teams in the NBA. Take the Clippers to cover the spread in this contest.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set 231.5 points, which feels just about right. The Clippers have one of the best offenses in the league, averaging over 115 points per game. The Timberwolves also have one of the league’s worst defense, allowing around 116 points per game. But with the difference in this game is the Timberwolves’ subpar offense and that will likely allow for the UNDER (-110) to hit in Minnesota.
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