Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks (Darius Garland Key Factor): Winning Game Angles

As the Clippers gear up to host the Timberwolves, all eyes will be on Kris Dunn, but the numbers suggest a quieter night for him. Over his last five games, Dunn has averaged just 5.8 points and 1.2 assists, which is a far cry from the 10.5 points plus assists mark we're targeting. Even more telling is his performance against Minnesota, where he's averaged only 3.6 points and 1.6 assists. The Timberwolves have been tough defensively, limiting opponents to 4.7 points and 2.7 assists in recent matchups. With Dunn hitting the under in five of his last six games, and a flawless record in his last four at home, it's hard to imagine him breaking through that threshold tonight. Expect another subdued performance as he struggles to find his rhythm against a strong Wolves defense.

Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers) Under 9.5 Assists (-1000)

When you look at Darius Garland's recent performance, the numbers suggest it might be wise to lean toward the under on his assists total of 9.5 against the Timberwolves. In his last five games, he's averaging just 5.2 assists overall, and even when playing at home, that number climbs only to 7.2. Historically, against Minnesota, he's hit that 9.5 mark, but recent trends tell a different story. In fact, over the last 20 home games, he's only eclipsed 9.5 assists once, hitting the mark 19 out of 20 times under that threshold. With the Timberwolves allowing a respectable 9.3 assists per game to opponents, it's safe to say Garland may find it tough to hit double digits. Given all these factors, taking the under on Garland's assists feels like a solid play for this matchup.