Clippers vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Feb. 28 best bets from proven model
The Los Angeles Clippers (33-30) are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-32) on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Clippers are 15-14 at home, while Minnesota is 11-18 on the road. The Timberwolves are looking to snap a three-game skid after falling to the Golden State Warriors 109-104 on Sunday. The Clippers are coming off back to back overtime defeats with the most recent coming in a 134-124 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Feb. 26. Rudy Gobert (illness) is probable and Karl Anthony-Towns (calf) is out for Minnesota. Ivica Zubac (calf) is listed as questionable for the Clippers.
Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is favored by 6.5 points in the latest Clippers vs. Timberwolves odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 234. Before locking in any Timberwolves vs. Clippers picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer simulation model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 20 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 57-30 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,300. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Clippers vs. Timberwolves and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Clippers vs. Timberwolves:
- Clippers vs. Timberwolves spread: Clippers -6.5
- Clippers vs. Timberwolves over/under: 234 points
- Clippers vs. Timberwolves money line: Los Angeles -260, Minnesota 210
- Clippers vs. Timberwolves picks: See picks here
What you need to know about the Clippers
Los Angeles fought the good fight in their overtime contest against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 134-124. Small forward Kawhi Leonard put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 33 points along with six rebounds.
The Clippers are nearing full strength and are looking to gel in time for a potential postseason run. Leonard (23.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game) and Paul George (23.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game) lead the way for Los Angeles. Russell Westbrook has averaged 17.0 points, 9.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game since joining the Clippers.
What you need to know about the Timberwolves
Meanwhile, Minnesota was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap on Sunday as they fell 109-104 to the Golden State Warriors. Despite the loss, Minnesota got a solid performance out of center Naz Reid, who had 30 points in addition to nine boards and five steals.
Allowing an average of 115.8 points per game, Minnesota hasn’t exactly asserted themselves on the defensive end, which could be problematic against a Clippers team that is almost at full strength. Minnesota will get a huge boost if center Rudy Gobert (13.4 points, 11.6 rebounds per game) is available. Shooting guard Anthony Edwards is a budding star for the Timberwolves, averaging 24.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game.
How to make Timberwolves vs. Clippers picks
The model has simulated Clippers vs. Timberwolves 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
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Source: CBSSports.com
