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LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Apr. 12

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 12, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -2.5 favorites vs. the Clippers
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
  • Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 9:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on TNT & TNT

The LA Clippers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 40-41 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 42-38 against the spread.

The Clippers vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

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Clippers vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers+2.5 -105O 230.5 -110125
Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 -115U 230.5 -110-150

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone:

  • 40-41 against the Spread (-5.15 Units / -5.7% ROI)
  • 42-40 against the Moneyline (+3.9 Units / 2.68% ROI)
  • 39-41 against the Over for game total points (-6.05 Units / -6.71% ROI)
  • 41-39 against the Under for game total points (-1.9 Units / -2.11% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 34 away games (+15.28 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 48 games (+14.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 48 games (+13.41 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 away games (+10.11 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 70 games (+9.84 Units / 13% ROI)
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  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-21.28 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 80 games (-12.96 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 26 of their last 63 games (-12.53 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 69 games (-10.55 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 38 games (-8.10 Units / -19% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone:

    • 42-38 against the Spread (+0.2 Units / 0.22% ROI)
    • 46-36 against the Moneyline (-2.85 Units / -1.58% ROI)
    • 50-32 against the Over for game total points (+14.8 Units / 16.41% ROI)
    • 32-50 against the Under for game total points (-23 Units / -25.5% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 45 of their last 65 games (+23.00 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 39 games (+17.89 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 43 of their last 68 games (+15.84 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 36 of their last 56 games (+15.22 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 48 of their last 79 games (+14.81 Units / 17% ROI)
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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 67 games (-29.60 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 68 games (-25.39 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 68 games (-22.13 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 61 games (-20.80 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 40 games at home (-17.35 Units / -40% ROI)
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    LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

    The Clippers are 17-5 (.773) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .570

    The Clippers were 20-2 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .782

    The Clippers were 38-9 (.809) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .677

    The Clippers were 29-12 (.707) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

    Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

    The Timberwolves were 5-22 (.185) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

    The Timberwolves were 8-21 (.276) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

    The Timberwolves were 10-44 (.185) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .321

    The Timberwolves are 1-27 (.036) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .132

    Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. Clippers – Tuesday‘s Game, Apr. 12

  • D’Angelo Russell (Timberwolves): Russell did not play in Sunday’s game (Apr. 10) against the Bulls.
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  • Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): Leonard is ahead of schedule on his ACL rehab and could return this season yet, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
  • Jason Preston (Clippers): Preston had right foot surgery and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN.
  • Jay Scrubb (Clippers): Scrubb will undergo season-ending surgery, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.
  • Marcus Morris Sr. (Clippers): Morris Sr. did not play in Sunday’s (Apr. 10) game against Oklahoma City.
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    LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

    The Clippers averaged 0.56 points per possession (4,058 points/7,582 possessions) in the second half last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.52

    The Clippers have 18.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 20.8

    The Clippers shot 41% from three (512/1,253) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

    Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Timberwolves have averaged 0.50 points per possession (6,294 points/13,177 possessions) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.53

    The Timberwolves have averaged 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (560 rebounds/45 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

    The Timberwolves have made 14.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

    The Timberwolves have averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (1,317 rebounds/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.0

    LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Clippers averaged 4.1 blocks per game (295 blocks/72 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

    The Clippers have 352 steals this season — 9th most among NBA teams

    The Clippers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (233 blocks/55 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Timberwolves have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,481 rebounds/45 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

    The Timberwolves averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,376 rebounds/72 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

    The Timberwolves have blocked 260 shots this season — 3rd most among NBA teams

    The Timberwolves have 394 steals this season — 4th most among NBA teams

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