Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers) Under 2.5 Assists (-196)

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As we gear up for the Clippers vs. Timberwolves showdown, Bennedict Mathurin's assist total is a tempting target for an under bet. Mathurin has been averaging just 1.2 assists over his last five games, and even at home, that number only nudges up slightly to 1.4. When facing Minnesota, he's logged an average of 1.6 assists, which isn't quite enough to inspire confidence for a 2.5 line. Looking deeper, against teams in his recent matchups, he's hit this under in 19 out of his last 20 games-an impressive 95% success rate. The Timberwolves are also limiting opposing guards to an average of just 2 assists, reinforcing the idea that Mathurin may struggle to find his teammates for easy buckets. With those trends and the stakes of this game, targeting the under on 2.5 assists for Mathurin feels like a savvy play.

Kris Dunn (LA Clippers) Under 10.5 Points + Assists (-130)

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As the Clippers gear up to face the Timberwolves, Kris Dunn's recent performance suggests a strong case for the under on his points and assists combined, set at 10.5. Dunn has been struggling to find his rhythm lately, averaging just 5.8 points and 1.2 assists over his last five games. Against the Timberwolves, he's been even less effective, posting an average of only 3.6 points and 1.6 assists in their last encounters. Moreover, when looking at his contributions at home, his numbers dip slightly, with averages of 5.6 points and 1.4 assists. The Timberwolves' defense has clamped down, limiting opponents to under 5 points and 2.7 assists against them at home. With Dunn hitting the under in five of his last six games, it seems wise to bank on him struggling to exceed that 10.5 mark once again.

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