Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 4, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves start a three-game road trip with a matchup against the LA Clippers on Wednesday at the Intuit Dome. Minnesota, which beat LA 93-92 on Friday, looks to stay unbeaten in the season series against its host. The Timberwolves hope to take advantage of the Clippers’ short rest in the rematch.

After beating the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 less than 24 hours ago, the Clippers gear up for the highly anticipated rematch against the Timberwolves. James Harden, who has been playing like he’s ready for another All-Star appearance, will lead the Clippers. Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac are expected to help carry the team.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers: Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups, Odds and Betting Tips

Intuit Dome will host the Timberwolves-Clippers showdown. Basketball fans can also catch the action by subscribing to the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Timberwolves (-150) vs. Clippers (+125)

Odds: Timberwolves (-3.0) vs. Clippers (+3.0)

Total (O/U): Timberwolves (o212.0 -110) vs. Clippers (u212.0 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers preview

Anthony Edwards’ late surge pushed the Timberwolves to a razor-thin win over the Clippers in the first meeting. Taylor Jenkins will continue going to him despite Ant-Man having a rough-shooting night in the Timberwolves’ 109-80 victory over the LA Lakers on Monday.

Minnesota must also take care of the ball in the rematch with the Clippers. In the first meeting, they committed 22 errors, which nearly cost them the game.

Meanwhile, the Clippers have to battle better on the boards against the Timberwolves. They lost the rebounding contest 49-39 in the first meeting. Minnesota’s 11 offensive rebounds were crucial, particularly in a back-and-forth contest. Mo Bamba, Ivica Zubac’s backup, failed to snare one rebound.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers predicted starting lineups

Timberwolves

PG: Mike Conley | SG: Anthony Edwards | SF: Jaden McDaniels | PF: Julius Randle | C: Rudy Gobert

Clippers

PG: James Harden | PG: Kris Dunn | SG: Norman Powell | SF: Derrick Jones Jr. | C: Ivica Zubac

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers betting tips

(Player props aren’t available yet for the Timberwolves-Clippers game at the time of writing).

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers prediction

The Timberwolves’ sloppy execution nearly cost them the game against the Clippers in their first meeting. They were much better in that aspect in their win versus the LA Lakers. If the Timberwolves can sustain that part of their game, they are likely to go 2-0 in the season series against the Clippers.

Minnesota could take advantage of LA’s back-to-back schedule and walk away with a win that beats the -3.0 spread.