The Minnesota Timberwolves are cooking at the moment, taking a four-game winning streak into the weekend.
That’s where they’ll meet the six-win Los Angeles Clippers, who are looking for a second victory in three games.
With one key shooter returning and the T-Wolves vulnerable around the perimeter, my Clippers vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks detail why the Clippers’ offense could offer more than expected.
Clippers vs Timberwolves prediction
Clippers vs Timberwolves best bet: Over 228 (-110)
While personnel may change over time, some teams remain committed to the same offensive approach. That’s what we’ve seen out of the Los Angeles Clippers thus far, who have continued to stress scoring out of the mid-range with the seventh-highest volume in that area.
One wrinkle this season — which we saw develop in 2024 — is that L.A.’s also taking a ton of 3-pointers, meaning the Minnesota Timberwolves' strong interior defense likely won’t have as much impact on this game.
Bogdan Bogdanovic is sure to help matters for the Clippers, too. He’s expected to return from an eight-game absence due to a hip issue, and while he’s shooting just 34% from outside this season, I will trust in his 38.2% career clip over a brief nine-game sample.
The absence of Bogdanovic has certainly hampered this team’s shooting; just three players have played fewer games. One of those names is Bradley Beal, who remains out, and another is Jordan Miller, who is shooting over 38% from deep.
Now, the Timberwolves are allowing just 35.7% shooting from 3, which is the 11th-best mark in the league, but they’ve also been shot on at the third-lowest clip. Minnesota also ranks just 18th against the mid-range — and in the last five games has fallen even further in allowing 44.4% shooting in the zone.
With Bogdanovic returning and the Clippers firing away with great frequency from outside, I think this team can score the ball with a decent bit of consistency. The Timberwolves are solid against the 3, but not elite, and they are certainly bad against mid-range jumpers.
On the other side of the ball, the Clippers are surrendering a ton of 3-point looks and rank near the bottom of the league in defending the arc. L.A. may sit just outside the top 10 in defensive rating this year, but this vulnerability should be too much to overcome against one of the best shooting clubs in the league.
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The Clippers are allowing the third-fewest shots at the rim, meaning we’re going to have to look to outside scoring in this one. They’ve also allowed the eighth-most assists per game.
That has me excited to play some points and assists — and with L.A. specifically allowing a ton of these to opposing centers, I’ll go with Naz Reid. His ability to shoot and pass the ball — coming off a seven-assist game — should make him a weapon here.
We’ll also want to play a mid-range shooter on the Clippers, given that’s probably their best matchup, and with Kawhi Leonard excelling in this area while mixing in more 3-point looks, he’s got to be our man. He’s cleared this in four of his last five games and has three 30-point outings to his name during that time.
Clippers vs Timberwolves SGP
- Over 228
- Naz Reid Over 16.5 points + assists
- Kawhi Leonard Over 23.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Three-Ball!
James Harden is shooting a solid 37% from 3 on the year and, after an inauspicious start, is averaging over 10 attempts from outside. We’re playing the lottery here, so why not?
I’m also going to be brave enough to play Ivica Zubac’s rebound total, one he’s hit in four of his last five games. Minnesota is allowing the most rebounds per 100 possessions to opposing centers, and L.A.’s rebounding rate is right there with its opponent. It should be even on the glass.
Clippers vs Timberwolves SGP
- Over 228
- Naz Reid Over 16.5 points + assists
- Kawhi Leonard Over 23.5 points
- James Harden Over 2.5 made threes
- Ivica Zubac Over 10.5 rebounds
Clippers vs Timberwolves odds
- Spread: Clippers +10.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -10.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Clippers +375 | Timberwolves -500
- Over/Under: Over 225.5 (-110) | Under 225.5 (-110)
Clippers vs Timberwolves betting trend to know
The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q game total Over in 14 of their last 18 away games (+10.45 Units / 50% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Timberwolves.
How to watch Clippers vs Timberwolves
| Location | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Saturday, December 5, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Southern California, FDSN North |
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