LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction NBA Picks 1/6/25

Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17) vs LA Clippers (20-15)

Game Info: Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 / LA Clippers +2.5 --- Over/Under: 214 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The LA Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Monday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s an LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include an LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

LA Clippers Betting Preview

The LA Clippers lost to the Thunder, beat the Hawks, and they play the Nuggets, Hornets, and Heat next. The LA Clippers are averaging 109.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.5 points and 3.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.5 points and 6 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Kawhi Leonard is grabbing 3 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Pistons and Celtics, and they play the Pelicans, Magic, and Grizzlies next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 108.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.3 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.1 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven night games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
  • The Clippers have lost each of their last four road games against Northwest Division opponents.
  • The home team has covered the spread in six of the Clippers' last seven games.
  • The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

  • The Clippers have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a home win.
  • The Timberwolves have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a loss.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The road team has covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Clippers and Timberwolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

  • Julius Randle ranks 9th in the league for second-chance points (104) this season.
  • Mike Conley ranks 12th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.1) this season.

Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts

  • Norman Powell ranks 5th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.7) this season.
  • James Harden ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Timberwolves rank 28th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.5%).
  • The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.6).
  • The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.2).
  • The Clippers rank T2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (65.7%).

LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home, but that's just not enough for me. The Timberwolves are riding a three-game losing streak, and that includes a brutal loss to the Pistons. The Timberwolves have lost six of their last nine games, and the offense has been below average in these games. I'm not getting the warm and fuzzy feeling from the Timberwolves. The LA Clippers have won six of their last nine games, just smoked the Hawks, and they got Kawhi back in the mix. The Clippers have to be feeling great about themselves right now. The Timberwolves probably still have more upside this season, but the Clippers are in better form right now. I'll grab the free bucket with the Clippers on the road. 

Randy’s Pick LA Clippers +2.5

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