Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Read our Timberwolves vs Clippers prediction for this NBA regular season game in Inglewood. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Timberwolves take on Los Angeles at 10-10.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (11th).
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 109-80 win vs. the Clippers.
  • The Clippers hold a 14-9 record so far.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (14th).
  • The Clippers are coming off a 127-105 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-139) will take on the Clippers (+117) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 2.5 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 210.

This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Timberwolves (10-10) are 11th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest Division. The Clippers (14-9) are 5th in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division.

Timberwolves vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Wednesday, December 4th
  • Betting Odds MIN -2.5, MIN -139 | LAC +117 O/U 210

Timberwolves Preview: Do the Timberwolves Have What it Takes on the Road?

With a dominant 109-80 win over the Lakers on Monday, the Timberwolves evened their season record at 10-10. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 189, well below the 219.5 O/U line.

After a close 1st quarter, the Timberwolves outscored the Lakers 34-24 in the 2nd. They put the game away with a 10-0 run in the 4th, stretching the score from 81-66 to 91-66, and finished the quarter by holding the Lakers to just 16 points.

The Timberwolves shot 50.6% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 42.9% rate in their win over the Lakers. Julius Randle led Minnesota with 18 points, while Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 87.5% from the floor.

Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker each contributed 15 points, with Reid scoring 8 in the 2nd quarter. Randle also added 8 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Lakers, holding them to just 80 points. Minnesota gave up 20 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and their best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed only 16 points.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves were especially effective, limiting the Lakers to just 6 made threes on 19% shooting. Minnesota also sent the Lakers to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 11 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

Clippers Preview: Will the Clippers Win at Intuit Dome?

With a dominant 109-80 win over the Lakers on Monday, the Timberwolves evened their record at 10-10. Minnesota, who were favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 189 points fell well short of the O/U line of 219.5.

The Timberwolves took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 34-24, and put the game away with a 10-0 run in the 4th, extending their lead from 81-66 to 91-66.

Norman Powell's 30 points and 5 threes on 71.4% shooting from deep led the Clippers to a win over the Trail Blazers, as he shot 73.3% from the field overall. The Clippers hit 19 threes at a 51.4% rate, finishing with a 55.3% field goal percentage.

Amir Coffey also hit 5 threes, scoring 16 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter. James Harden added 23 points, with 12 coming in the 3rd quarter.

The Clippers tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up just 20 points, as they held the Trail Blazers to 105 points in their win on Tuesday. Despite Portland shooting 51% from the field, the Clippers limited their three-point damage, allowing only 10 made threes on 34% shooting.

Los Angeles also sent the Trail Blazers to the free-throw line just 16 times, where they made 13. The Clippers recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Minnesota has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
  • Through their last ten home games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 109 points per game.
  • Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
  • As the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Minnesota posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction

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