Update 6:19 AM ET: Rui Hachimura (Clippers) is questionable (quad).
Both teams are short their top scorers: Anthony Edwards is out for Minnesota, and the Clippers are without Brandon Ingram and Bradley Beal. Polymarket has the Timberwolves at 71¢, down 4¢ from a 75¢ open. This Clippers vs Timberwolves prediction covers Friday, October 30, at 8:00 PM ET in Minnesota.
Current form
Timberwolves: with Anthony Edwards out, no Wolf is above 27% of listed points; Ball 27%, McDaniels 22%, Dosunmu 20%, Kuminga 18% (NBA USAGE, Kalshi, Oct 28 8:30 AM)
Clippers: three players listed, none above 36% (Wagler 36%), with Ingram and Beal out and Hachimura questionable (NBA USAGE, Kalshi, Oct 28 8:30 AM)
Price: Timberwolves 71¢, Clippers 29¢ (Polymarket, as of Thu 3:58 PM ET)
Kalshi: Timberwolves 70¢, Clippers 30¢
Game total: 194.5 points (higher 49¢, lower 51¢)
2027 title price: Clippers 1¢, Timberwolves 6¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Clippers vs Timberwolves prediction: who is favored
The market leans hard toward the Timberwolves: 71¢ to 29¢. Kalshi has the Timberwolves 1¢ cheaper at 70¢. Compare the two prices for Clippers vs Timberwolves on NBA MARKET. The Timberwolves opened at 75¢, so the price has moved 4¢ away from them since. Underdogs have taken 21 of 68 logged games this season. The full price path for Clippers vs Timberwolves is on NBA WIRE.
Injury report: Clippers vs Timberwolves
As of Fri Oct 30, 6:04 AM ET. These can change right up to tip.
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves): Out
Brandon Ingram (Clippers): Out, heel
Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves): Out, achilles
Jordan Miller (Clippers): Out, shoulder
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Clippers): Out, foot
Bradley Beal (Clippers): Out, knee
Max Strus (Clippers): Out, foot
Rui Hachimura (Clippers): Questionable, quad
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s regular-season numbers on this season’s rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player finished while on the floor. The usage shares behind both rotations are on NBA USAGE.
Clippers
Darius Garland: 29.1 min, 29.8% usage, 19.9 pts, 2.3 reb, 6.4 ast
Rui Hachimura: 28.3 min, 15.2% usage, 11.5 pts, 3.3 reb, 0.8 ast (new, was LAL)
Kris Dunn: 27.2 min, 12.4% usage, 7.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.6 ast
Derrick Jones Jr.: 27.0 min, 15.1% usage, 10.1 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.4 ast
Brook Lopez: 21.8 min, 17.2% usage, 8.5 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.3 ast
Out: Brandon Ingram, Jordan Miller, Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards: 35.0 min, 31.5% usage, 28.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.7 ast
LaMelo Ball: 28.0 min, 32.0% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.8 reb, 7.1 ast (new, was CHA)
Jaden McDaniels: 31.7 min, 18.5% usage, 14.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast
Rudy Gobert: 31.3 min, 12.9% usage, 10.9 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.7 ast
Ayo Dosunmu: 28.9 min, 19.0% usage, 14.4 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.5 ast
Out: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo.
Top rookies: Keaton Wagler, pick 5 (Clippers).
Recent form: Clippers vs Timberwolves
This week’s results for both teams, with the pre-game Polymarket price.
The Clippers are 0-2 this week: a 108-101 loss at the Thunder on Sunday as 10¢ underdogs and a 103-87 home loss to the Lakers on Wednesday as 50¢ favorites. Both finished below the market total. On the market they rate 36, 27th of 30, and they are 1-3 against 1.3 expected wins. Their next two opponents rate 47 on average, about an average run.
The Timberwolves are 1-2 this week: a 117-94 home win over the Raptors on Sunday as 49¢ underdogs, a 127-125 loss at the Cavaliers on Monday as 43¢ underdogs and a 119-114 home loss to the Warriors on Wednesday as 60¢ favorites. Two of the three finished above the market total. On the market they rate 55, 12th of 30, and they are 3-2 against 2.6 expected wins. Their next two opponents rate 53 on average, a tougher run than most.
Player numbers from those games, against their props:
LaMelo Ball (Timberwolves): lower than 4.5 rebounds in all 3; higher than 7.5 assists in all 3
Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves): higher than 17.5 points in all 3; higher than 4.5 rebounds in all 3
Clippers vs Timberwolves FAQ
Who is favored in Clippers vs Timberwolves?
The Timberwolves, at 71¢ on Polymarket to the Clippers’ 29¢. NBA MARKET shows whether Kalshi has either side cheaper.
When and where is Clippers vs Timberwolves?
Friday, October 30, at 8:00 PM ET, in Minnesota.
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