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After a quiet day, the NBA is back to action in a busy night that will have up to 11 games to enjoy. And one of the most interesting is the Clippers vs Timberwolves duel.
The Clippers were able to claim an 88-99 victory the first time both teams played against each other this season. Besides, that victory was their seventh win over the Timberwolves in their last nine meetings, including three on the road.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different games of the best basketball league in the world along with their respective predictions. And, as we focus on offering the best sports betting content, below is our Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Regular Season Game on January 6, 2023
- Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- When: Friday, January 6, 2023, 9:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Los Angeles Clippers
- Regular Season Record: 21-18
The Los Angeles Clippers have improved a lot with respect to the first months of the campaign: Kawhi Leonard got back on track little by little, and Paul George is on fire. However, they get to this game in a complicated stretch in which they have lost their last four games, thus reducing their closeness to the Play-in tournament zone.
The Californian team is third best in the league in defense with an average of 109.4 points allowed per game and a 45.7 % field goal shooting against. Yet, despite their improvements, they are still third worst in the NBA offensively with an average of 109.5 points scored per game.
Betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Regular Season Record: 18-21
The new year seems to have suited the Minnesota Timberwolves, who come into this game with two wins in a row behind them, which were preceded by a terrible six-game losing streak. So, they still have to keep fighting against the tide to get their record back into positive numbers.
The most recent of those victories came last Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers in a game that they dominated from start to finish to end up winning with a score of 106-113. The team’s star was Anthony Edwards, who scored 32 points; and this victory also meant their 11th win at home, where they now have a record of 11-9.
Despite those recent successes, the Timberwolves still have a lot of room for improvement, as while they boast of 114.6 points scored per game, their defense leaves much to be desired, being one of the worst in the league with an average of 115.5 points allowed per game.
JefeBet Prediction
The Clippers are a good team, but in this game they will have an uphill battle. That’s so due to the fact that they will not only be visitors, but they will also be playing without having rested. Thus, they will be tired and without Kawhi Leonard’s presence, who regularly does not play on consecutive nights.
The Timberwolves have started the year with a very good dynamic, and Edwards was the center of the attack, which has worked out recently. Moreover, they have looked more than decent against much better offenses than the one they will face on this occasion.
The Timberwolves always give a stronger performance at home, so we expect them to take advantage of the tired Clippers, make them suffer on both sides of the court, and take a comfortable win in front of their home crowd.
Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves Spread.
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