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Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

Middle of the West Packed

The hunt for a playoff or play-in spot in the Western Conference will be competitive this season. There are so many good teams in the middle, all with decent chances of making it. Two teams definitely in the competition are the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing on Tuesday.

The Timberwolves fell to the Golden State Warriors in their last game, 109-104 on Sunday, losing their third straight. The Clippers lost their second game in a row that same night, 134-124, to the Denver Nuggets in overtime.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

Check the latest NBA news, injury reports and NBA odds for the Timberwolves vs Clippers. There are plenty of NBA predictions to consider.

Timberwolves Losing Ground

The Timberwolves have been nothing but up and down. They are still in danger of missing the playoffs, even after their blockbuster offseason trade for Rudy Gobert.

Minnesota had an excellent January, going 11-5, helping them break into a play-in spot, which they still hold now, despite struggling in February. Their last three games have been losses to lesser opponents, the Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, and the injured Warriors.

Due to a congested middle of the West, this losing streak is massive for the Timberwolves, especially being beaten by the Warriors, a team in a similar position. Every game is becoming increasingly important, especially this one against the Clippers. Only two games separate the teams in the standings, but the Timberwolves are ninth, and the Clippers are fifth.

On top of that, the last three losses were by less than 10 points, with the Timberwolves having a lead for most of the game, except against the Hornets.

Clippers Back-to-Back Tough Losses

The Clippers have struggled to put up points most of the season, averaging 112.7, ranked 23rd in the league. However, they combined for 299 points in the last two losses, facing the Sacramento Kings and Nuggets. Both games did go into overtime, with the one against the Kings needing double overtime to decide a winner, leading to a score of 176-175.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been the usual offensive spearheads, averaging a combined 67 points in the two losses. On the other hand, the newly acquired Russell Westbrook might be the key to the Clippers’ increased offensive production.

After being traded by the other LA team, Westbrook has returned to the city, signing with the Clippers after being bought out by the Utah Jazz. He started in the last two games, averaging 17 points, nine assists, and three steals.

The Clippers have used Westbrook as a screener and a playmaker. Leonard and George had been the primary creators, but since Westbrook started, they have seen their assists drop, becoming more of shot makers.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Game Injuries

 

Timberwolves vs Clippers Head-to-Head

This will be the third and final game between the Timberwolves and the Clippers. They split the first two, with the home team winning each time. The first game was a low-scoring victory for the Clippers. Leonard and George did not play in the second meeting, leading to a Timberwolves win.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Game Information

  • Game: Timberwolves (31-32) vs Clippers (33-30)
  • Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
  • Day/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 10:00 p.m. EST
  • Timberwolves vs Clippers Live Stream: NBA Game Pass

Timberwolves vs Clippers Betting Lines

Timberwolves vs Clippers Picks and Prediction

This game could be a pivotal moment for these teams. Each is on a short losing streak of games they could have won, and every game feels like a must-win due to how the standings in the West can change from week to week.

The addition of Westbrook for the Clippers has so far looked good, even without a win. This should be the game they can get, with the Timberwolves on the road and without the offense to keep up.

The Los Angeles Clippers are listed at -250 in our Vegas NBA lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Clippers, you have a chance to win $40. The Minnesota Timberwolves is +205, offering a chance to win $205 on a $100 wager.

The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Los Angeles Clippers a 71.43% chance to win, with the Minnesota Timberwolves at 32.79%.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Edge

Timberwolves vs Clippers Results

Timberwolves vs Clippers Game Summary

 

Timberwolves vs Clippers Previous Game(Dec. 14, 2022)

With the potential for most of the talent on these teams to sit out, I hesitate to pick a side here. But, if Russell and one of the Clippers’ big two sit out, this game could get ugly on offense. The Clippers’ defense is top-notch and the T-Wolves may be without their two best scorers.

The Los Angeles Clippers are getting back to full strength with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard back on the court together. LA hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in the midst of a health scare with the potential for two of their best scorers to be sidelined.

Timberwolves vs Clippers Game Summary

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