The Los Angeles Clippers (31-26) will travel to the Target Center to challenge the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-30). The game will air on Fox Sports – North at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last contest. The Clippers (11.5-point underdogs) defeated the Boston Celtics, 123-112, while the Timberwolves (6-point underdogs) were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans, 122-117. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Los Angeles game went 6.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5, while the Minnesota game went 8.5 points over the projected point total of 230.5.
The Clippers made 31 of their 40 free throws (77.5 percent) and held the Celtics to an effective field goal percentage of 0.473 (below their season average of 0.537). Minnesota, on the other hand, held New Orleans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.0 (below their season average of 24.5). Minnesota’s Andrew Wiggins had a good outing, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Danilo Gallinari, meanwhile was a key piece for Los Angeles with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Tobias Harris led the Clippers to a 120-109 victory. He notched a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Los Angeles covered as a 6-point favorite and the two teams combined for 229 points, which was just under the projected point total of 233. Los Angeles out-rebounded Minnesota. The Clippers had 13 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Timberwolves had eight and 38, respectively.
Just over half of the Clippers’ games have finished over the total. Los Angeles comes into the game with records of 31-26 straight up (SU) and 31-26 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Los Angeles, just over half of Timberwolves games have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Minnesota is 25-30 SU and 27-28 ATS.
Minnesota could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Minnesota ranks third in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.3 percent), while Los Angeles forces the first-fewest turnovers (11.8 percent).
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Timberwolves rank 17th in rebounds per game (45.1) while the Clippers rank 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (45.9).
- Minnesota ranks first in steals allowed per game (6.5) while Los Angeles ranks 25th (8.4).
- The Timberwolves rank 13th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Clippers rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (6.1).
- Minnesota ranks 15th in fast-break points per game (12.4) while Los Angeles ranks 26th in fast-break points allowed per game (15.0).
- Minnesota averages 48.3 points in the paint per game, which ranks 15th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 22nd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.6).
- The Timberwolves average 15.7 second chance points per game, which ranks first in the league. The Clippers rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.2).
- The Timberwolves rank 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while the Clippers rank last (24.8).
- Minnesota ranks 12th in points off turnovers per game (17.5) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (14.6).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Minnesota is 10-0 and Los Angeles is 6-1.
- The Timberwolves are 24-24 when they score more than 100 points, while the Clippers are 31-18.
- Los Angeles is 17-13 ATS on the road, while Minnesota is 14-13 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 17 of the Clippers’ 30 road games, while 15 of the Timberwolves’ 27 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Timberwolves are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Minnesota has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Clippers have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Los Angeles has defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Timberwolves have scored an average of 108.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.2 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
