At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-174) will host the Timberwolves (+144) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is currently 1st in the West with a record of 36-16, while Los Angeles is 2nd in the conference at 35-16.

The over/under line for this game is set at 222.5 points. BSSC will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -4

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, February 12th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-114 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 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.

Can the Minnesota Offense Score Enough on the Road?

In Minnesota’s games this season, the average over/under line has been 223 points, which is just 1.5 points higher than today’s line of 222.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 26-26, and the over has hit in their last two games.

Looking at their ATS record, the Timberwolves are 26-25 overall and 13-14 on the road. As the underdog, they are 6-4 ATS and have covered the spread in their last two games.

The Timberwolves are coming off a 129-105 win over the Bucks. In that game, they were favored by 2.5 points, and the O/U line was 223. Minnesota’s record in the Western Conference is 24-8, which has them in 1st place.

For the season, Minnesota has a record of 36-16, which is also the best in the Western Conference. On the road, they are 17-11, and they are 5-5 as underdogs.

When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are 22nd in the league with an average of 113.4 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.1 points per game compared to 112.7 at home (24th).

So far this season, Minnesota has outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.2% of their games. They have also been a top-10 team in terms of field goal percentage (48%, 8th).

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are 2nd in the league at 39% but are just 24th in three-point attempts. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the NBA.

The Timberwolves’ defense is presently ranked 1st in the league, allowing an average of 107.1 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Timberwolves defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 50.6% and 35.5% from three-point territory.

Are Los Angeles Ready for a Home Win?

In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line is 230.5, which is higher than today’s line of 222.5. The team’s games have averaged 230.7 points per game. The under has hit in their last two games.

As the favorite this season, the Clippers have gone 34-8 and are favored by 4 points today. In games where they are favored, their ATS record is 26-16, and they have an average scoring margin of +9.5 points per game.

LA’s ATS record for the season is 28-23, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 14-11 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +7.8 PPG.

Against the Western Conference, the Clippers are 21-12 and are currently 2nd in the West with a record of 35-16. In non-conference games, they are 14-4. The team has won four straight games on the road.

The Clippers’ most recent game was a 112-106 win over the Pistons. They were favored by 16.5 points in that game. The O/U line for that game was 236, and LA’s ATS record for the season is 28-23.

When playing at home, the Clippers are averaging 118.0 points per game, which is 12th in the league. However, their overall scoring average is 118.4 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA.

So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.

One of the strengths of the Clippers’ offense is their three-point shooting. They are currently 1st in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. In terms of overall field goal percentage, the Clippers are 4th in the NBA.

This season, the Clippers’ defense is the 8th ranked defense in the NBA at 8th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 60.8% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Clippers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.8% while allowing 35.6% from downtown.