The efficient offense of the Los Angeles Clippers (41-22) will face the stalwart defense of the Minnesota Timberwolves (44-21) at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2024. The Clippers are favored by 6.5 points. The matchup has an over/under of 215 points.
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Spread: Timberwolves (+6.5) to Cover
- The model favors the Clippers by 1.1 points, a much smaller margin than the 6.5-point spread set by DraftKings. Take the Timberwolves to cover.
- Minnesota is 31-32-2 ATS this year.
- The Timberwolves have been an underdog by 6.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- So far this season, Los Angeles has compiled a 32-31-0 record against the spread.
- When playing as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, the Clippers have an ATS record of 14-11.
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Total: Over 215
- In this matchup, the model projects a total (224.9 points) significantly higher than the DraftKings over/under (215 points). Bet on the over.
- Los Angeles’ games have had more than 215 points scored on 47 occasions this year.
- So far this season, 43 Minnesota’s games have featured more than 215 points scored.
- The Clippers and their opponents have combined to hit the over 25 out of 63 times this season.
- The Timberwolves and their opponents have combined to hit the over 32 out of 65 times this season.
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Moneyline Winner: Clippers (-245)
- Prediction: Clippers 113, Timberwolves 112
- This season, Los Angeles has won 38 out of the 50 games, or 76%, in which it has been favored.
- Minnesota has come away with seven wins in the 15 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
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James Harden Points Prop: Under 16.5
- James Harden puts up 17.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 8.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks.
- The 16.5 points prop total set for Harden on Tuesday is 1.0 fewer point than his scoring average on the season (17.5).
- So far this season, Harden is 27-for-56 at scoring more than the total set for his points prop.
- In 2023-24, the Timberwolves are 19th in the NBA offensively (113.1 points scored per game) and best defensively (106.8 points conceded).
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