NBA Predictions: Timberwolves vs. Clippers to be High-Scoring? 1/22/18
Will the over cash for bettors on Monday night when the Clippers host the Timberwolves?
The Odds: Timberwolves vs. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. ET, Monday
According to oddsmakers, the over/under for tonight’s game sits at 221.5 after hitting the board at 220. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, are 2-point road favorites. The Clippers opened as 3-point home underdogs before the move down to 2.
Public bettors like the Timberwolves tonight. Minnesota is receiving 59% of the betting tickets and 69% of the money wagered online. Meanwhile, 57% of the betting tickets and 68% of the money is on the under.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Jimmy Butler is questionable tonight with a knee injury. Jamal Crawford is questionable with a toe problem.
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
DeAndre Jordan is out with an ankle injury. Austin Rivers (ankle), Danilo Gallinari (glute) and Patrick Beverley (knee) are all out. Beverley is out for the season.
Our Prediction
The over is 11-2 in the last 13 games between these two teams when the Clippers are the host. It has cashed in 10 of the last 14 meetings between these two teams overall.
The over is also 9-4 in the Timberwolves’ last 13 road games versus a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. It is also 39-19-1 in their last 59 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
On the other side, the over is 12-3 in the Clippers’ last 15 games. The over is also 21-6 in their last 27 conference games, is 6-2 in their last eight games playing on one day of rest, and is 5-1 in their last six games when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Monday NBA Prediction: Timberwolves/Clippers over 221.5
