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Minnesota Timberwolves at LA Clippers: preview and win probability

Minnesota Timberwolves visit LA Clippers. Timberwolves are 1-0 and have gone L-W-L-L-W in their last 5, while Clippers are 1-0 and have gone L-L-W-L-W in their last 5.

The model leans toward Clippers: about 57% to win, with a projected score of Minnesota Timberwolves 113, LA Clippers 115. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 7 times in our recent records. Timberwolves lead 5-2, and the average margin has been 0.6 points in favor of Clippers.

On the injury report, Bradley Beal (LAC), Max Strus (LAC), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (LAC), and Brandon Ingram (LAC) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Clippers.
  • Watch the rotation: 6 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 11: MIN 128, LAC 153
  • Feb 26: MIN 94, LAC 88
  • Feb 8: LAC 115, MIN 96
  • Dec 6: LAC 106, MIN 109
  • Jan 6: LAC 106, MIN 108

Injury report

Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Donte DiVincenzo Out · back Apr 2
LA Clippers
  • Bradley Beal Out · back Nov 8
  • Max Strus Out · back Nov 8
  • Yanic Konan Niederhauser Out · back Nov 8
  • Brandon Ingram Out · back Nov 8
  • Jordan Miller Out · back Mar 2

Win probability

43%
57%
TimberwolvesClippers

Projected score: Timberwolves 113, Clippers 115

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

MINLAC
Record1-01-0
Last 5LWLLWLLWLW
Points per game131121
Allowed per game10696
Days of rest––
Rating15791526

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