Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 14, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers (16-13) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (13-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSC & BSNX

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Timberwolves vs Clippers Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 10-17 against the spread, while the Clippers are 14-15 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves+6.5 -115O 223.5 -105+190
LA Clippers -6.5 -105U 223.5 -105-250

Clippers vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Wednesday‘s game with 65.3% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Timberwolves and Clippers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 46 away games (+16.54 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 40 away games (+12.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 46 away games (+12.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 51 games (+12.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 51 of their last 79 games (+20.37 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 47 of their last 82 games (+13.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+12.70 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 50 of their last 84 games (+12.52 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games at home (+12.23 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 10-17 (-8.7 Units / -29.24% ROI).

  • 13-14 against the Moneyline (-10.25 Units / -17.33% ROI)
  • 12-15 against the Over for game total points (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
  • 15-12 against the Under for game total points (+1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 14-15 (-2.5 Units / -7.85% ROI).

  • 16-13 against the Moneyline (-0.8 Units / -1.55% ROI)
  • 11-18 against the Over for game total points (-8.8 Units / -27.59% ROI)
  • 18-11 against the Under for game total points (+5.9 Units / 18.5% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 85 games (-41.39 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 84 games (-30.01 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 85 games (-20.55 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 85 games (-16.40 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 36 of their last 84 games (-15.95 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 77 games (-25.91 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 49 games (-24.12 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 40 of their last 87 games (-23.00 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 44 games (-19.50 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.80 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Timberwolves are 6-15 (.286) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Timberwolves are 28-8 (.778) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .608

The Timberwolves are 8-46 (.148) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Timberwolves are 18-41 (.305) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

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

The LA Clippers are 25-6 (.806) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets have averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (4,036 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for third-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 59-13 (.819) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .699

The Clippers are 20-11 (.645) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

The Clippers are 24-4 (.857) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Injury Report: Clippers vs. TimberwolvesWednesday‘s Game, Dec. 14

  • Norman Powell (Clippers): Powell is out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 14) game against Minnesota.
  • Taurean Prince (Timberwolves): Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Prince is “at least a week away.”
  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): Towns is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain, according to Adrian Wojnarowki of ESPN.
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): McLaughlin is out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 14) game against the Clippers.
  • D’Angelo Russell (Timberwolves): Russell is questionable for Wednesday’s (Dec. 14) game against the Clippers.

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 52.7 points in the paint per game (738 points/14 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 117.4 points per game (5,281 points/45 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.5

The Timberwolves shot 35% from three (944/2,706) in the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves have averaged 13.7 fast break points per game (2,294 points/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (1,109/2,825) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 103.9 points per game (1,351 points/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.6

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.7 steals per game (1,446 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (931 blocks/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Timberwolves have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,146 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (73 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Clippers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Clippers have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,820 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (479 blocks/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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