Wednesday's 121-96 romp in D.C. carried some significance as the Clips responded to a heavy Monday loss in Boston. James Harden was certainly ready at Cap One, scoring 23 in the first quarter, but the bigger narrative how LA continues to provide very good spread value, especially the last seven games, covering six of those. Across the last 15 games, the Clips spread mark is 11-4. Meanwhile the Wolves continue to sputter and look very little like the team that made the deep playoff run last spring. Has Julius Randle had problems fitting into the Minnesota mix that KAT seemed to function so well last season? Whatever, it's four straight losses for the Wolves, who are 6-12 vs. the line this season. Play Clippers

The Clippers don’t have many potent offensive players. However, they have the fifth-best defensive rating in the league. That has helped them go 13-7 ATS. The Timberwolves are 2-7 ATS at home and have scored 111 points or fewer in four straight games. While the Clippers might not win this game, look for their defense to keep things close enough for them to cover.

I really don't mean to complain because I can't lose if I don't play anything, but this has been the worst NBA season I can remember in terms of competitive lines. Every night doesn't it seem like each spread is -6 or higher? Really not conducive to how I bet. That's fine I guess. Now we find out if Anthony Edwards is really a superstar. He called out his team publicly after a fourth straight loss on Wednesday. An Over on his points prop might not be a bad idea because now Ant has to put his money where his mouth is. Tricky spot for LA at the end of a four-game trip. Probably no Norman Powell again.