Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/24

At 7:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-126) will host the Clippers (-1.5) in a Western Conference showdown. Minnesota is currently 1st in the West, while Los Angeles is 4th.

BSN will have TV coverage from the Target Center in Minneapolis. The over/under line is set at 222.5.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +1.5

This game will be played at Target Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, January 14th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-118 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 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.

Is a Win at Minneapolis Possible for the Clippers?

Today, the Clippers are favored by 1.5 points against the Timberwolves. This season, the Clippers have been favored in 31 of their 38 games and have a record of 25-6 as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 19-12.

On the road, the Clippers are 9-9 straight up and 9-9 ATS. In their games away from home, they have an average scoring differential of +2.8 points per game.

Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 17-21, and the over has hit in each of their last three games. This year, their games have averaged a combined 229.6 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Clippers defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 128-119. The O/U line for that game was 225 points, and the Clippers were favored by 8.5 points going into the game.

With a record of 25-13, the Clippers are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 19-10 compared to 6-3 in non-conference games.

Heading into tonight’s game, the Clippers are 8th in the NBA in scoring at 117.7 points per game. Interestingly, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 117.8 points compared to 117.6 at home.

So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 5th in field goal percentage at 49%. They have been particularly efficient from three-point range, leading the NBA with a 39% success rate. Overall, they are 4th in true shooting percentage.

The Clippers’ defense is presently ranked 11th in the league, allowing an average of 111.9 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 53.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.

Do the Timberwolves Stand a Chance at Home?

In their last three games, the Timberwolves have covered the spread and have an ATS record of 19-18 for the season. Today, they are 1.5-point underdogs and have gone 3-0 ATS on the road and 2-0 ATS at home.

Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 20-18, and their games have averaged 220.6 points compared to today’s line of 222.5. In their last three games, the Timberwolves have gone under the O/U line.

The Timberwolves extended their lead in the Western Conference with a 116-93 win over the Trail Blazers. In the West, they are now 27-11, which is the best record in the conference.

So far this season, Minnesota has been the underdog in 9 of their 38 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of -3.6 points per game. On average, they have been outscored by their opponents by 3.6 points per game.

Against the spread, the Timberwolves have covered in three straight games on the road and have a road ATS record of 10-10. At home, they are 9-8 ATS.

So far this season, the Timberwolves are averaging 113.2 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th at 48%. Minnesota is also 6th in three-point shooting at 38%.

When it comes to pace, the Timberwolves are 24th in the league at 98 possessions per game. At home, they are averaging 112.8 points per game compared to 113.6 on the road.

In terms of free-throw shooting, the Timberwolves are 10th in both attempts and makes. They are also 16th in assists at 26.1 per game.

So far, the Timberwolves defense is giving up 107.4 points per contest, which has them sitting 1st in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in three straight matchups. Minnesota’s defense is currently forcing 14.4 turnovers per game, which is 27th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 7th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.