Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-148) will host the Clippers (+125) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 3 points and have lost three straight games. The over/under line is 214.5.

This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on FDSN.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +3

This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-123 in favor of the Clippers.
• Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can Los Angeles Pull Off a Road Win?

The Clippers improved to 20-15 on the season with a dominant 131-105 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game finished at 236, surpassing the O/U line of 229.5.

A key moment came when the Clippers went on a 16-0 run, stretching the score from 15-14 to 31-14. They took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Hawks 45-26, and went into the 4th quarter with a 98-76 lead, closing out the game with a 33-29 edge in the final period.

The Clippers shot 55.2% from the field in their win over the Hawks, with Norman Powell leading the way with 20 points, including 10 in the 2nd quarter. Powell also hit 4 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc.

Ivica Zubac added 18 points on 81.8% shooting, along with 18 rebounds. Amir Coffey contributed 17 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter.

The Clippers put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Hawks to 105 points on Saturday. They gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points. Overall, they held Atlanta to 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Hawks hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Clippers sent Atlanta to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws. Los Angeles also recorded 15 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Is It the Timberwolves Game to Lose at Home?

The Timberwolves fell to 17-17 on the season after a 119-105 road loss to the Pistons on Saturday. Minnesota, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 224, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 216.

A 15-0 run by Detroit early in the game put Minnesota in a tough spot, as the Pistons extended their lead from 33-28 to 48-28. The Timberwolves were held to just 15 points in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th down 96-81, making it difficult to mount a comeback despite outscoring Detroit 24-23 in the final period.

Anthony Edwards carried the Timberwolves’ offense in their loss to the Pistons, scoring 53 points and hitting 10 threes at a 66.7% rate. He also added 6 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting 51.6% from the field overall. Julius Randle was the only other Timberwolf in double figures, finishing with 17 points, 13 of which came in the 3rd quarter.

As a team, Minnesota shot 42.5% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 40% clip. Edwards scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter, and added 13 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Timberwolves couldn’t overcome a 41-point 3rd quarter by the Pistons, leading to a 119-105 loss. Minnesota did manage to limit Detroit’s three-point shooting, holding them to 13 made threes on 34% shooting.

The Timberwolves sent the Pistons to the line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws. Minnesota grabbed 26 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.