NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Clippers (20-15) will travel to the Target Center in Minneapolis and take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17) on Monday, January 6 at 8:00 PM ET. The Timberwolves are favored at home with a point spread at -2.5 (-110) at BetAnySports.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview

The Clippers are coming off a 131-105 victory against the Atlanta Hawks, which snapped their two-game losing streak. They need to capitalize on this opportunity in order to earn their first win over the Timberwolves.

This game was close throughout in a majority of the quarters, but the Clippers jumped ahead in the second with a 45-26 outing. Norman Powell led with 20 points on 50 percent shooting from the field. Ivica Zubac had a monstrous performance with 18 points on 82 percent shooting and 18 rebounds.

They shot 55.2 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from deep. They allowed the Hawks to get 43.2 percent of their shots to fall, with 34.8 percent from three. They also forced the Hawks to have 23 turnovers, but was not far behind with 17 of their own.

The Clippers are 24th in the league for their production on offense, averaging 109.2 points a game. Their defense has allowed 107.9 points a game, ranking fourth. With various lineup changes due to injury, the Clippers are almost back in line.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Timberwolves have lost their last three games, with two of them happening on the road. Their latest defeat was a 119-105 outing against the Detroit Pistons.

After posting a 15-point second quarter, the Timberwolves needed a boost offensively. Thankfully they have someone like Anthony Edwards to stay within reach, who posted a career-high 53 points. However, their troubles on the defensive end could not slow down Cade Cunningham and the rest of the Pistons.

They made 42.5 percent of their shots and 40.0 percent from three. One key area of concern was rebounding, was they grabbed 33 while allowing the Pistons to crash the boards and take 47.

The Timberwolves are 23rd overall offensively for accumulating 109.2 points a game. On defense they rank fifth in allowing 108.0 points a game, offering a slim margin for error. They will need Ant to have another big performance.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

BetAnySports showcases appealing Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting odds, with the Timberwolves as 2.5-point favorites. According to market insights, the Clippers have a 55.9 percent chance of winning.

The Timberwolves have won in both meetings against the Clippers, with the average score being 100.5 to 86.0. With the Timberwolves being back at home after losing their last few games, they have a great opportunity to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 (-110)