We're prepared to give the Clippers a couple of mulligans, as first home games after long road trips like the loss to the Pels last Wednesday can be understandable, and then coming out a bit flat against a team like the Pistons and not covering a hefty spread falls under the same parameters. Expect to see more of the good Clips tonight as they get fully focused again the T-wolves. LA had also covered 14 of 19 before returning home last week, and all hands are on deck, while lots of back-and-forth in the past week for Minny, including a loss at Chicago and a handy win at Milwaukee to start this road trip. Play Clippers

Pre All Star break we often times see the best game from a top level team. Expect that tonight as the Clippers look to get revenge from the Timberwolves in their first matchup. It was a flat Sunday outing where Paul George went 5-19 and James Harden 4-14. Lay it with the Clippers.