Clippers vs. Timberwolves odds, spread, score prediction: 2024 NBA picks, March 3 predictions from top model

Clippers vs. Timberwolves odds, spread, score prediction: 2024 NBA picks, March 3 predictions from top model

We’ve got another exciting Western Conference matchup on the schedule as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers are set to tip at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Target Center. Minnesota is 42-18 overall and 22-7 at home, while Los Angeles is 38-20 overall and 17-12 on the road. The Timberwolves enter Sunday’s matchup as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, while the Clippers are three games back as the No. 4 seed.

The Timberwolves have won and covered the spread in their last four head-to-head matchups with the Clippers. This time around, Minnesota is favored by 1.5 points in the latest Timberwolves vs. Clippers odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under is 220.5 points. Before entering any Timberwolves vs. Clippers picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 19 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 63-39 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Los Angeles vs. Minnesota. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for the game:

• Timberwolves vs. Clippers spread: Timberwolves -1.5
• Timberwolves vs. Clippers over/under: 220.5 points
• Timberwolves vs. Clippers money line: Timberwolves: -119, Clippers: -101
• Timberwolves vs. Clippers picks: See picks here

What you need to know about the Timberwolves

The Timberwolves fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against the Kings on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 124-120. The Timberwolves’ defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Despite the loss, the Timberwolves got a solid performance out of Jaden McDaniels, who scored 26 points to go along with seven rebounds. Rudy Gobert also had a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds while blocking three shots. He’s now registered a double-double in 10 of his last 11 games.

What you need to know about the Clippers

Meanwhile, the Clippers entered their matchup on Friday as the heavy favorite, and they fully lived up to expectations. They put the hurt on the Washington Wizards with a comfortable 140-115 victory. James Harden led the charge by going 6 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 28 points and eight assists. Kawhi Leonard was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double with 27 points and nine rebounds.

It’s been a resurgent season for both Harden and Leonard, with Harden averaging 17.6 points, 8.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 41.6% from the 3-point line. Paul George also returned to the lineup on Friday after missing a week with left knee soreness. George finished with 22 points and six rebounds in the win over Washington.

How to make Clippers vs. Timberwolves picks

The model has simulated Timberwolves vs. Clippers 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that hits over 50% of the time. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

Who wins Clippers vs. Timberwolves, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that is on a 63-39 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.