The Minnesota Timberwolves (15-32) and the Los Angeles Clippers (33-15) battle at Staples Center. The Timberwolves will try to put an end to their 10-game losing streak. The game will air on FSN Prime Ticket at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Clippers (14-point favorites) were defeated by the Sacramento Kings, 124-103, while the Timberwolves (3-point favorites) fell to the Sacramento Kings, 133-129. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Los Angeles game went 4 points over the projected point total of 223, while the Minnesota game finished 38.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5.
Minnesota had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 20.5) while Los Angeles did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (20-25; 80.0 percent). Montrezl Harrell had a good outing for Los Angeles, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. Andrew Wiggins, meanwhile fueled Minnesota with 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
In their first matchup this season, Paul George led the Clippers to a 124-117 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 46 points. The two teams combined to put up 241 points, which was over the projected point total of 227.5, and Los Angeles covered as a 4.5-point favorite. The Clippers’ 20.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Timberwolves, who had a mark of 15.9.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Los Angeles should have a considerable advantage. The Clippers defense ranks third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.503), while the Minnesota offense is ranked 26th in effective field goal percentage (0.506).
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Timberwolves, ATS Winner – Timberwolves, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Clippers rank ninth in points in the paint per game (49.1) while the Timberwolves rank 20th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.1).
- Los Angeles ranks second in rebounds per game (48.0) while Minnesota ranks last in rebounds allowed per game (47.8).
- The Timberwolves average 8.4 steals per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Clippers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- Los Angeles ranks 12th in fast break points per game (13.7) while Minnesota ranks 28th (10.1).
- Los Angeles ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (5.0) while Minnesota ranks 26th (5.6).
- The Clippers average 15.0 second chance points per game, which ranks first in the league. The Timberwolves rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
- The Clippers rank seventh in points off turnovers per game (18.0) while the Timberwolves rank 20th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.6).
- Minnesota averages 39.5 three pointers per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (35.1).
- Los Angeles is 13-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Minnesota is 2-1.
- The Clippers are 31-10 when they score above 100 points, while the Timberwolves are 14-25.
- Minnesota is 12-10-1 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 13-9-1 ATS at home.
- In 23 road games, the Timberwolves have 14 overs and 9 unders.
- The Clippers have 12 unders and 11 overs in 23 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Timberwolves are 0-5.
- In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Minnesota has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 108.4 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
- The Timberwolves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 3.7 for the season.
