The Los Angeles Clippers (20-15) travel to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17) on Monday, January 6th. This game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis and televised on FDSN. The Clippers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Timberwolves are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Timberwolves. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Clippers vs Timberwolves

The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win

The Clippers improved to 20-15 on the season with a 131-105 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Playing at home, Los Angeles covered the -7.5 point spread, while the game’s total of 236 points went over the 229.5-point line.

A 16-0 run early in the game helped the Clippers pull away, and they dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Atlanta 45-26. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 98-76 lead, the Clippers closed out the game by winning the final period 33-29.

The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win

The Timberwolves fell to 17-17 on the season after a 119-105 road loss to the Pistons on Saturday. Minnesota, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 224 exceeded the O/U line of 216.

Detroit’s 15-0 run early on put Minnesota in a tough spot, as they were down 48-28 after the 1st quarter. The Timberwolves struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 15 points, and while they outscored the Pistons 24-23 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Hawks, the Clippers shot 55.2% from the field and made 13 threes at a 36.1% clip. Norman Powell led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes at 40% efficiency.

Ivica Zubac contributed 18 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 81.8% from the floor. Amir Coffey added 17 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

Anthony Edwards hit 10 threes at a 66.7% clip, finishing with 53 points and 6 rebounds in the Timberwolves’ 119-105 loss to the Pistons. Edwards shot 51.6% from the field and added 13 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, then poured in 18 in the 3rd.

Julius Randle contributed 17 points, with 13 coming in the 3rd quarter. The Timberwolves made 16 threes as a team, shooting 40% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was just 42.5%.

Clippers Team Defense

The Clippers put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Hawks to 105 points. They gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 26 and 22 points, respectively. Despite a 29-point 4th quarter from Atlanta, the Clippers’ defense held firm, limiting the Hawks to 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Hawks hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Clippers sent Atlanta to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws. On the boards, the Clippers secured 41 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards. They also added 15 steals and 3 blocks.

Timberwolves Team Defense

The Clippers put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Hawks to 105 points. They gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points.

Overall, the Clippers held the Hawks to 43% shooting from the field and 34% from three-point range, where Atlanta hit 16 threes. The Clippers also sent the Hawks to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws.

Clippers vs Timberwolves Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 103 points per game.
• Across their three previous home games, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 107 points per game.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.

Clippers vs Timberwolves Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +3, we recommend going with the Clippers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 214.5 and given that our model is projecting 258 points between the teams, we like the over.

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