by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 26, 2026
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Where to Watch: Prime Video
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Timberwolves -5.5, Clippers +5.5; Over/Under: 226.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Timberwolves -5.5, Clippers +5.5; Over/Under: 226.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Timberwolves -5.5, Clippers +5.5; Over/Under: 226.5 points
Season Record
Minnesota Timberwolves: 36-23 (3rd place, Northwest Division)
Los Angeles Clippers: 27-30 (4th place, Pacific Division)
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Minnesota Timberwolves: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers: 5-5 last 10
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis
The Timberwolves are entering this game with a 36-23 record overall this season and they are 16-12 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Anthony Edwards led the team in points in that game with 34 while Jaden McDaniels was next on the team with 29 points. Julius Randle led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Rudy Gobert led the team in rebounds with 19. They were 53.4% from the field, 48.6% from 3-point range, and 68.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.1 PPG against them. The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 25-34 this season and their O/U record is 30-29.
The Clippers are entering this game with a 27-30 record overall this season and they are 14-12 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic. Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 37 while Bennedict Mathurin was next on the team with 21 points. Bennedict Mathurin led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Bennedict Mathurin led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 48.2% from the field, 21.7% from 3-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.6 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 29-28 this season and their O/U record is 28-29.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Timberwolves listed as a 5.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Timberwolves have looked good in their games this season with their 36-23 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They have been a good road team too with their 16-12 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Clippers haven't looked good in their games this season with their 27-30 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the West. They have looked better on their home court though with their 14-12 home record this season. The Clippers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the last 2 months as they started the season in a huge hole and have dug themselves out of it, almost back at .500 now. They traded away some key players at the trade deadline though and they haven't looked great coming out of the All-Star Break now. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and they have lost 2 games in a row now, losing to the Magic at home in their last one. They are still fighting for a spot in the play-in tournament, but now they are facing a team that has been a contender in the West over the last few seasons and they have a lot more talent than the Clippers do at the moment. The Timberwolves are 6-4 in their last 10 games and they are off a road win over the Trail Blazers in their last one, but that wasn't a great win with the way it went down to the wire, so look for them to come out with a better effort in this game. The Timberwolves haven't been a bad road team either and they will be looking to get revenge on the Clippers for a really bad home loss they took to the Clippers before the All-Star Break. The best way to place a bet here is on the Timberwolves to cover the spread in this game.
Timberwolves Clippers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Thursday, February 26, 2026 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Timberwolves 121 Clippers 113.
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NBA Betting Trends
Minnesota Timberwolves: 23-13 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite. 10-5 ATS on the road off a win against a division rival. 9-2 ATS on the road after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 19-9 OVER in road games.
Los Angeles Clippers: 1-6 ATS off an upset loss as a home favorite. 2-7 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less. 5-11 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses. 7-2 OVER after a loss by 6 points or less.
Key Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves: None.
Los Angeles Clippers: J. Collins (PF) Day To Day - Head. D. Garland (PG) Out - Toe. B. Beal (SG) Out For Season - Hip.
Notable Quotes
"I feel like you know we're playing the right way if he's having a game like that. Because he's always open for the catch-and-shoot or playing off the catch, however he wants to attack it. I feel like the ball was finding him tonight." - Anthony Edwards after their win against the Trail Blazers in their game on Tuesday.
“We’re trying to win games.” - Ty Lue on his team after the trade deadline.
Starting Lineups
Minnesota Timberwolves
PG Donte DiVincenzo
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julius Randle
C Rudy Gobert
Los Angeles Clippers
PG Kris Dunn
SG Kawhi Leonard
SF Derrick Jones Jr.
PF John Collins
C Brook Lopez
Statistical Leaders
Minnesota Timberwolves
PPG: Anthony Edwards (29.5)
APG: Julius Randle (5.3)
Reb/G: Rudy Gobert (11.3)
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: Kawhi Leonard (28)
APG: Kawhi Leonard (3.7)
Reb/G: Kawhi Leonard (6.4)
Coaches:
Minnesota Timberwolves: Chris Finch (6th season)
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (6th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
