Minnesota Timberwolves (8-10) vs LA Clippers (12-8)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Target Center)
Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5 --- Over/Under: 217.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have been in great form as they've won six of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after making light work of the lowly Wizards in a 121-96 road win on Wednesday. James Harden led the team with 43 points and seven assists, Ivica Zubac added 18 points with 16 rebounds on nine of 11 shooting while Jordan Miller chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Clippers shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 33 from the 3-point line as they dominated from the start and outscored the Wizards in every quarter to earn the easy victory and improve to 5-4 on the road this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in a major slump as they've lost seven of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to put a halt to a four-game slide after getting routed by the Kings in a 115-104 loss on Wednesday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 29 points and five assists, Julius Randle added 21 points with nine rebounds and four assists while Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in with 17 points on five of six shooting off the bench. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 39 from the 3-point line as they dominated the third quarter by 29-12 to erase a 14-point deficit, only to go ice-cold and score just 18 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Kings off the hook in the end. The Wolves will meet the Lakers after this one.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last three night games at Target Center.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves' last six Friday games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Clippers' last five night games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Mike Conley ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 9th amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.5%) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kris Dunn ranks 11th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.
- Derrick Jones Jr. ranks T30th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.6).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (72.2%).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.2).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.3).
LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Clippers are shorthanded with Kawhi Leonard still out and Norman Powell listed as questionable, while the Timberwolves are only missing Joe Ingles at the moment. The Clippers come into this meeting as one of the form teams in the league and they looked great in their dominant win over the Wizards in their last outing, while the Timberwolves are mired in a season-worst slump despite being one of the healthier teams in the league. The Timberwolves are too good to be stuck in this slump for much longer, but I just don't feel that they should be favored by so many points against this Clippers team who have been playing great basketball lately. I am leaning towards the Clippers with the points in a game they could win outright.
Peter’s Pick Los Angeles +5.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
