Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

At 10:00 ET on TNT, the Clippers (-262) will host the Timberwolves (+213) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 215 points.

Minnesota is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 44-21 on the season. They are third in the West and third in the Northwest division. The Clippers are 41-22 and are fourth in the Western Conference. They are also first in the Pacific division.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +6

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-109 in favor of the Clippers.
• Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.

Does Minnesota Have What it Takes on the Road?

Minnesota is 44-21 this season, which is good for 3rd place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 14-10 compared to 30-11 against the West.

The Timberwolves have lost two straight games, with their most recent loss coming against the Lakers (120-109). In that game, they were 5-point underdogs and are now 8-6 as underdogs this season.

This season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 31-33 and they are 17-16 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 8-6 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games on the road.

The O/U record for Minnesota this season is 33-32, and they have gone over the total in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 220 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 215.

In their most recent game, the Timberwolves were 5-point underdogs and lost to the Lakers by a score of 120-109. The combined scoring in that game was 229, and the O/U line was 224.5.

So far this season, the Timberwolves are 19th in the NBA in scoring at 113.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (114.4 PPG) than at home (111.7 PPG).

Minnesota has outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.6% of their games, and they are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of pace, the Timberwolves are 22nd in the league at 97.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Minnesota is 3rd in the NBA at 38%. However, they are just 18th in three-point makes per game (12.4). In terms of assists, they are 17th in the league at 26.3 per game.

On defense, the Timberwolves come into the game ranked 1st in the league in points allowed at 106.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 114.7 points per contest (10th). In the terms of takeaways, Timberwolves are causing 13.7 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 6th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.

Can the Clippers Live Up to the Hype at Home?

In Clippers games this season, the average combined scoring total has been 229.8 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 215.0, and all of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.

When favored, the Clippers have a record of 38-12 this season, and they have won their last two games as the favorite. Against the spread, they are 28-22 as the favorite and 4-9 overall.

Los Angeles’ last game was a 124-117 loss to the Bucks. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and the Clippers were 6.5-point underdogs going into the game.

On the season, the Clippers are 41-22, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 25-16 and 8-5 in their division.

For the season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 27-35-1. Their ATS record for the season is 32-31, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.

When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are 11th in the NBA at 117.2 points per game. They are even better at home, where they are averaging 117.3 points per game. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54% of their games.

One of the reasons for the Clippers’ success on offense is their three-point shooting. They are 2nd in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 17th in the league.

Overall, the Clippers are 6th in the NBA in field goal percentage at 49%. In terms of pace, they are 24th at 97.1 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, they are 21st in the league.

This season, the Clippers’ defense is the 10th ranked defense in the NBA at 10th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 55.6% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 12.1 turnovers per game, ranking 10th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 15th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.