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There are 10 games on Friday as part of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup, including the LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup. The Clippers are looking to improve their chances of making it to the next round, while a loss for the Timberwolves will officially eliminate them from the tournament.
The Clippers are playing well this offseason despite Kawhi Leonard's absence with a record of 12-8. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are in shambles with a record of 8-10. They are on a four-game losing streak, and Anthony Edwards has publicly called out his teammates.
Friday's game will be the 133rd regular season meeting between the Clippers and Timberwolves. Minnesota won last season's series 3-1, but the Clippers are ahead 69-63 in the all-time head-to-head matchup. The Timberwolves have won six of the last 10 games against the Clippers.
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LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game Details and Odds
The Clippers-Timberwolves game is part of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup. It is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. EST tip-off at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It will be televised nationally on ESPN, while fans in Los Angeles can watch it on FanDuel Sports SoCal.
Fans in Minneapolis can tune in on FanDuel Sports North. It's also available via live streaming on the NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
Moneyline: Clippers (+178) vs. Timberwolves (-214)
Spread: Clippers +5.5 (-114) vs. Timberwolves -5.5 (-106)
Total (O/U): Clippers o215.5 (-114) vs. Timberwolves u215.5 (-110)
LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
James Harden is coming off his best scoring performance of the season with 43 points against the Washington Wizards. Harden has an over/under of 22.5 points and is favored to score at least 23 points. Bet on the former MVP to continue his scoring barrage against a struggling Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ivica Zubac is having the best season of his career, averaging 15.7 points per game. Zubac is favored to go under 14.5 points, which is not a bad bet to make. However, he has scored at least 15 points in four of his last five games. He'll be matched up against reigning DPOY Rudy Gobert.
Anthony Edwards has been fantastic for the Timberwolves this season despite the team's overall struggle. Edwards has scored over 26.5 points in his last three games, so bet on him to do it again versus the LA Clippers at home.
Julius Randle has an over/under of 20.5 points, which is lower than his season average of 21.7 PPG. Randle has scored at least 21 points in his last six games, so place your money on him doing it again on Friday night.
LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Despite their struggles, the Minnesota Timberwolves are favored to beat the LA Clippers. However, it might be better off to take the Clippers given how they've played better this season more than what people expected.
The prediction is an upset win by the LA Clippers with the total going over 215.5 points.
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