Minnesota @ LA Picks & Props

The LA Clippers have been the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on field goal attempts (worst in the league) against the Timberwolves, labeling this as a hard matchup. The 5th-slowest tempo home offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers. The LA Clippers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Over the last 15 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the league, Rudy Gobert lands in the 94th percentile for shooting ability away from home with an impressive 64.4% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert lands in the 89th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 33.7 minutes per game away from home this year. When it comes to offense, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 113.5 points per game while playing away from home comes in as the 9th-highest in the NBA over the last 6 games. The number of three-pointers attempted against Ivica Zubac has been remarkably high (3.3 per game) when facing opposing starting Cs this year (96th percentile).

Norman Powell has averaged 23.9 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 94th percentile. Among all players in the league, Norman Powell registers in the 98th percentile for three-point shots drained on his home court, compiling 4.2 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Norman Powell measures in the 82nd percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 32.1 minutes per game when playing at home this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Norman Powell lands in the 25th percentile for personal fouls, registering only 1.2 fouls per game when playing at home this year. The LA Clippers check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Mike Conley has converted 58.4% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 19.2% higher than he's sunk overall this season. Mike Conley has played 30.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's played in all games this season. When it comes to offense, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 113.5 points per game while playing away from home comes in as the 9th-highest in the NBA over the last 6 games.

Naz Reid has made 2.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile out of all players in the league. When it comes to offense, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 113.5 points per game while playing away from home comes in as the 9th-highest in the NBA over the last 6 games.

Ivica Zubac has been on the court for 32.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 84th percentile. While playing on the road and matched up against other starting Cs, Rudy Gobert has been in the 89th percentile with a whopping 3.3 three-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The LA Clippers check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs vs. Rudy Gobert has been quite high this year (4.4 free throws per game when they are at home: 97th percentile). Ivica Zubac will likely see a rise in effectiveness across the board due to holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

Julius Randle has tallied 33.8 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 88th percentile. When it comes to offense, the Minnesota Timberwolves's outstanding 113.5 points per game while playing away from home comes in as the 9th-highest in the NBA over the last 6 games. Julius Randle has attempted 10.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year on the road. This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.1 foul shots per game (9th-highest in the NBA) against the Clippers, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Out of all players in the league, Jaden McDaniels registers in the 98th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a colossal 3.3 fouls per game this year. The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Timberwolves. The Clippers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA on their home court this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The Clippers have allowed the 29th-most offensive boards per game (9.4) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 23 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup vs. the LA Clippers is a tough one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SGs have totaled the 5th-least shot attempts per game in the league this year (11.6). The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Timberwolves. The Clippers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA on their home court this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The Clippers have allowed the 29th-most offensive boards per game (9.4) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 23 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Amir Coffey has sunk 3.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.9 more than he's made overall this season playing at home. The LA Clippers check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Amir Coffey has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 16.4% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. Amir Coffey will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually increases player production in all stat categories.

The LA Clippers check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Derrick Jones Jr. has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 19.6% more than he's made over the course of the year. Over the last 5 games when they are at home, opposing starting PFs have attempted 6.0 free throws per game (6th-most in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls. Derrick Jones Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises stat production in all stat categories.

The matchup vs. Minnesota is a favorable one for three-point shots; when the Timberwolves are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have tallied the 4th-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.6). The LA Clippers check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Kris Dunn has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 53.3% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. Kris Dunn should see a rise in output for all stats on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Mo Bamba has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Nicolas Batum has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.