Clippers vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 03, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -1.5 favorites vs. the Clippers
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSN | KTLA

The Los Angeles Clippers visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

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

The Clippers vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 30-29 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Clippers+2.5 -105O 219.5 -110+125
Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 -115U 219.5 -110-150

Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Sunday‘s game with 54.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Clippers and Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.3% confidence.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 40 games (+17.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 68 games (+15.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 80 games (+12.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 2Q Spread in 26 of their last 39 games (+11.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 away games (+10.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 81 games (+18.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games at home (+18.15 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games (+14.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 41 of their last 70 games (+11.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 54 games (+11.00 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 30-29 (-1.95 Units / -2.94% ROI).

  • 42-18 against the Moneyline (+3.55 Units / 1.89% ROI)
  • 29-30 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -6.06% ROI)
  • 30-29 against the Under for game total points (-1.85 Units / -2.81% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 85 games (-27.40 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 39 games at home (-22.45 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 75 games (-21.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 75 games (-18.15 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 54 games (-16.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 80 games (-22.15 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 68 games (-21.80 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 56 games (-15.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 72 games (-14.15 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 73 games (-13.55 Units / -17% ROI)

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Los Angeles Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Clippers are 18-8 (.692) when they win the turnover margin this season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Timberwolves have averaged 14.7 turnovers per game this season — T-7th-highest in the NBA.

The Clippers are 7-1 (.875) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Clippers are 29-13 (.690) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Clippers are 38-18 (.679) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th-best in the NBA. The Timberwolves have averaged 15.1 turnovers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — T-4th-highest in the NBA.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers

The Timberwolves are 21-2 (.913) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .819

The Timberwolves are 17-8 (.680) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Timberwolves are 12-4 (.750) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Timberwolves were 17-13 (.567) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. ClippersSunday‘s Game, Mar. 3

  • Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jaylen Clark (Minnesota Timberwolves): Achilles, Out
  • Norman Powell (Los Angeles Clippers): Ankle, Out

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (349/879) on the road this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers averaged 22.0 points in the paint per game (1,802 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.9

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (684/1,728) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers averaged 1.32 points per shot (9,314 points/7,059 shots) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves are shooting 39% from three (667/1,697) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves averaged 12.3 second chance points per game (1,011 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Timberwolves averaged 54.2 points in the paint per game (4,446 points/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,406 assists/ 789 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have 418 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Clippers averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,946 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Clippers averaged 4.4 blocks per game (364 blocks/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Clippers forced 12.2 turnovers per game (501 turnovers/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have allowed an eFG% of 51% this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Timberwolves have averaged 36.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,943 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Timberwolves have allowed an eFG% of 48% at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves have allowed a TS% of 47% at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%


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