2022 NBA playoffs: Clippers vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds, play-in tournament picks by model on 85-55 run

Minnesota has only made the playoffs once since 2005. The Timberwolves posted a winning record for the second time in 17 seasons. Los Angeles won three of the four games in the regular season. Minnesota won the most recent game. SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons, including 85-55 on the 2022 NBA playoffs.

SportsLine's advanced computer model has picked Clippers vs. Timberwolves. The model is on an 85-55 run. Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Minnesota is 5-0 AET in its last five Tuesday games.

Clippers vs. Timberwolves money line is Los Angeles +130, Minnesota -150. Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Over is 5-0 in Timberwolves' last 5 Tuesday games.

Clippers are going to miss Kawhi Leonard. Paul George is finally healthy again. Minnesota has several offensive weapons, including star center Karl-Anthony Towns. Los Angeles has only covered the spread twice in its last eight games as an underdog.

George is elite on both ends of the floor. George is a seven-time All-Star. Reggie Jackson is also a threat from the outside. Jackson averages 16.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4. 8 assists per game.

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total and projects 218 combined points for Timberwolves vs. Clippers.