Timberwolves vs. Clippers: Betting Odds, Expert Picks, and Predictions
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to battle the LA Clippers on Thursday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This matchup begins at 10 p.m. ET, broadcast live on Prime Video. With the current season series tied at 1-1, an exciting game is anticipated.
Timberwolves vs. Clippers: Season Series Overview
The Timberwolves previously won against the Clippers earlier this season, edging out a 109-106 victory on December 6. In that game, the Clippers were 8.5-point underdogs. More recently, the Clippers dominated the Timberwolves 115-96 on February 8 in Minneapolis, where LA was a 9-point underdog.
Recent Performances
The Timberwolves are coming off a nail-biting win against the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing 124-121 on Tuesday. However, they failed to cover a 6.5-point spread in that game. Star guard Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, while forward Jaden McDaniels added 29 points. Notably, Minnesota has hit the Over in four of their last five games.
The Clippers faced the Orlando Magic last Sunday and lost 111-109. Star player Kawhi Leonard returned from an ankle injury to score 37 points while shooting 14-for-25. Meanwhile, Bennedict Mathurin contributed significantly off the bench with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Betting Odds for Timberwolves vs. Clippers
Here is a summary of the betting lines from BetMGM Sportsbook:
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -210, Clippers +170
- Against the Spread: Timberwolves -5.5 (-110), Clippers +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
Injury Report
Injuries are a factor heading into this matchup:
- Timberwolves: G Bradley Beal (hip) – out; G Darius Garland (toe) – out.
- Clippers: F John Collins (head, neck) – questionable; F Kawhi Leonard (ankle) – questionable.
Expert Predictions
Predictions for this matchup lean towards a narrow Timberwolves victory, with a projected score of Timberwolves 120, Clippers 118. The Timberwolves are currently 4-1 over their last five games and are favored. However, given the circumstances, the spread of 5.5 points is deemed risky on the road.
Advising against a hefty wager, experts suggest betting on Bennedict Mathurin to go Over 29.5 points, rebounds, and assists. The Clippers have been performing well against the spread, holding a 6-4 record in their last ten games. Additionally, both teams have shown recent trends towards the Over, making a play on the Over 225.5 enticing.
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