Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers 12/14/2022 – An exciting Western Conference game is all set to get underway as the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Los Angeles Clippers from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Timberwolves are 11th in their conference and are one game behind the .500 mark. The Clippers are currently in the sixth position and are three games ahead of the .500 mark. The Clippers are riding a two-game winning streak while the Timberwolves are riding a two-game losing streak. The NBA betting lines favor the Clippers to win.
| When: | Wednesday, December 14, 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
another day, another office. pic.twitter.com/RTEq9ztg18
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 13, 2022
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Timberwolves | +3.5 (-105) | 224.5 o (-105) | +150 |  |
| Clippers | -3.5 (-105) | 224.5 u (-105) | -160 | |
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Minnesota Timberwolves Betting
The Minnesota Timberwolves are one game behind the .500 mark with a 13-14 record on the season. The Timberwolves are ahead of the Lakers and are trailing the Warriors. In their last game, they lost against the Trail Blazers with a final score of 133-112. The Timberwolves had D’Angelo Russell take the lead with 23 points and eight assists. Rudy Cobert tossed in 16 points and 20 rebounds while Anthony Edwards took the lead with 17 points after going six for 16 shooting for the field.
A1 wide open? that's money. pic.twitter.com/txtsx1K2K8
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 13, 2022
Players to watch: Anthony Edwards SG 27 GP 27 GS 36.4 MIN 22.7 PTS 0.7 OR 4.9 DR 5.6 REB 4 AST 1.9 STL 0.3 BLK 3.1 TO 2.9 PF 1.3 AST/TO , Karl-Anthony Towns C 21 GP 21 GS 33.8 MIN 20.8 PTS 1.7 OR 6.5 DR 8.2 REB 5.3 AST 0.8 STL 0.7 BLK 3.1 TO 3.9 PF 1.7 AST/TO, D’Angelo Russell PG 27 GP 27 GS 31.7 MIN 16.6 PTS 0.6 OR 2.6 DR 3.1 REB 6.3 AST 1.3 STL 0.6 BLK 2.8 TO 2.1 PF 2.3 AST/TO
Los Angeles Clippers Betting
The Los Angeles Clippers are 16-13 with their record and are coming off a 113-93 victory against the Celtics. Kawhi Leonard contributed for the Clippers with 25 points, nine boards, and six assists. Paul George took the lead with 26 points after going eight for 22 with his shooting attempts. The Clippers are scoring 109.6 points per game per 100 possessions. The Clippers are holding the fourth-lowest offensive rating in the NBA.
Bring the energy. Never let up. pic.twitter.com/s7lb0WQ0lI
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 13, 2022
Players to watch: Paul George SG 21 GP 21 GS 34.2 MIN 23.8 PTS 0.6 OR 5.4 DR 6 REB 4.6 AST 1.5 STL 0.5 BLK 3.4 TO 2.7 PF 1.3 AST/TO, Norman Powell SF 22 GP 5 GS 25.3 MIN 14.8 PTS 0.4 OR 2.5 DR 2.9 REB 1.5 AST 0.8 STL 0.3 BLK 1.8 TO 1.8 PF 0.8 AST/TO, Marcus Morris Sr. SF 26 GP 26 GS 30.1 MIN 13.7 PTS 0.4 OR 4.3 DR 4.8 REB 1.8 AST 0.7 STL 0.3 BLK 0.8 TO 2.2 PF 2.2 AST/TO
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Numbers
Trends
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games.
Timberwolves are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
Minnesota are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games against LA Clippers.
Minnesota are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games against LA Clippers.
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Los Angeles Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers’ last 5 games.
Total has gone OVER in 12 of LA Clippers’ last 18 games against Minnesota.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Clippers’ last 9 games at home.
LA Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves
D’Angelo Russell PG Is “?” Wednesday vs LA Clippers, Knee
Karl-Anthony Towns C Is out indefinitely, Calf
Taurean Prince SF Is out indefinitely, Shoulder
Jordan McLaughlin PG Is OUT Wednesday vs LA Clippers, Calf
Los Angeles Clippers
Norman Powell SF Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Minnesota, Groin
| Timberwolves | Clippers | |
|---|---|---|
| 10-17-0 | Against the Spread | 14-15-0 |
| 12-15-0 | Straight Up | 11-18-0 |
| 115 | Points per Game | 108 |
| – | Points Allowed per Game | – |
| 45.29 | Offensive FG% | 47.69 |
| 80.09 | Offensive FT% | 82.15 |
| 32.21 | Offensive 3PT% | 36.59 |
| 44.83 | Defensive FG% | 47.57 |
| 76.01 | Defensive FT% | 78.85 |
| 34.10 | Defensive 3PT% | 36.67 |
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Picks
The Minnesota Timberwolves are no match for the Los Angeles Clippers and the NBA betting picks are against them to win this game. The Clippers are playing this game at home and they have a better defense. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Moneyline: +150 is the moneyline for the Timberwolves and -160 is the moneyline for the Clippers.
Spread: A spread of +3.5 (-105) is out for the Timberwolves and a spread of -3.5 (-105) is out for the Clippers.
TOTALs: Look for the total to go over 224.5 o (-105) for the Timberwolves and the same to go under for the Clippers.
Score Prediction: 109-99 Clippers win.
