by Rod Pearson
Monday, Mar 11, 2024
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: TNT, MAX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Timberwolves +6.5, Clippers -6.5; Over/Under: 218.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Timberwolves +6.5, Clippers -6.5; Over/Under: 218.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Timberwolves +6.5, Clippers -6.5; Over/Under: 218.5 points
Season Record
Minnesota Timberwolves: 44-21 (3rd place, Northwest Division)
Los Angeles Clippers: 41-22 (1st place, Pacific Division)
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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers: 5-5 last 10
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis
The Timberwolves are entering this game with a 44-21 record overall and they are 21-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game. Naz Reid and Anthony Edwards each led the team in points in that game with 25 while Nickeil Alexander-Walker was next on the team with 15 points. Anthony Edwards led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 42.3% from the field, 34.8% from 3-point range, and 84.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 106.8 PPG against them. The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 31-32-2 this season and their O/U record is 32-32-1.
The Clippers are entering this game with a 41-22 record overall and they are 22-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. Norman Powell led the team in points in that game with 26 while Ivica Zubac was next on the team with 18 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Amir Coffey led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45.2% from the field, 29.8% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.6 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 32-31 this season and their O/U record is 25-36-2.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Clippers listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Clippers have looked really good in their games this season with their 41-22 record overall which has them right near the top of the West right now with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 22-9 home record. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have also looked great in their games this season with their 44-21 record overall which also has them right near the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have been a good road team too with their 21-13 road record. The Timberwolves haven't been so hot lately though with their 5-5 record in their last 10 games and they have lost a lot of their momentum with 2 losses in a row now. They have been struggling a lot more in these last 2 games as they have been without Karl-Anthony Towns too. The Clippers haven't been any better lately as they are also 5-5 in their last 10 games and are coming off a loss against the Bucks in their last one, but they are going to be looking to bounce back here and they are the healthier team right now. The Clippers also beat the Timberwolves in Minnesota just over a week ago and now the Clippers are going to be on their home court for this one and against a weaker T-Wolves team that will be missing KAT this time. The best way to place a bet here is on the Clippers to cover the spread in this game.
Timberwolves Clippers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Clippers 120 Timberwolves 108.
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NBA Betting Trends
Minnesota Timberwolves: 4-13 ATS after a game being outrebounded by an opponent by 15 or more. 4-7 ATS against Pacific division opponents. 1-5 ATS in March games. 10-2 UNDER revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite. 8-4 UNDER after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games.
Los Angeles Clippers: 21-9 ATS after playing a home game. 14-3 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games. 23-17 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games. 21-9 UNDER after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 25-17 UNDER off a home loss.
Key Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves: R. Gobert (C) Ques Tues - Hamstring. K. Anderson (SF) Ques Tues - Shoulder. M. Morris (PG) Ques Tues - Hamstring. K. Towns (C) Mid April - Knee. J. Clark (SG) Out indefinitely - Achilles.
Los Angeles Clippers: P. George (SF) Ques Tues - Knee. K. Leonard (SF) Ques Tues - Groin. R. Westbrook (PG) Out indefinitely - Hand.
Notable Quotes
“Ball movement dried up a little bit, but really it was the offensive rebounds at the other end of the floor that hurt us more in the fourth. I felt confident we were able to come back, but so many second shots, and it's difficult at that point. ... (Davis) should have dominated us. He had size. He had length. He had all that stuff. He was in the paint for seven, eight seconds every time they shot the ball. It's easy to go get it. But we've got to do a better job rooting him out.” - Chris Finch after his team’s loss against the LA Lakers in their game on Sunday.
“Those two guys, they're great players, and we understand that. They had a good game. I thought Dame set the tone early and then took over the game late. Once he got going, it was hard to stop him. We tried to blitz, tried to do some different things, but he had it going and made some big shots.” - Tyronn Lue on Lillard and Giannis after his team’s loss against the Bucks in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Minnesota Timberwolves
PG Mike Conley
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Kyle Anderson
C Rudy Gobert
Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Terance Mann
SF Paul George
PF Kawhi Leonard
C Ivica Zubac
Statistical Leaders
Minnesota Timberwolves
PPG: A. Edwards (26.3)
APG: M. Conley (6.2)
Reb/G: R. Gobert (12.9)
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: K. Leonard (24)
APG: J. Harden (8.3)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (9.2)
Coaches:
Minnesota Timberwolves: Chris Finch (4th season)
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
