by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Where to Watch: FDSNO, FDSSC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Timberwolves +1.5, Clippers -1.5; Over/Under: 225.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Timberwolves +1.5, Clippers -1.5; Over/Under: 225.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Timberwolves +1.5, Clippers -1.5; Over/Under: 225.5 points
Season Record
Minnesota Timberwolves: 40-24 (2nd place, Northwest Division)
Los Angeles Clippers: 32-32 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
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Minnesota Timberwolves: 8-2 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers: 6-4 last 10
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis
The Timberwolves are entering this game with a 40-24 record overall this season and they are 18-12 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Orlando Magic, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Los Angeles Lakers still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Magic, Anthony Edwards led the team in points in that game with 34 while Julius Randle was next on the team with 14 points. Donte DiVincenzo and Bones Hyland each led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Julius Randle led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 35.7% from the field, 22.5% from 3-point range, and 74.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.5 PPG against them. The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 27-37 this season and their O/U record is 30-34.
The Clippers are entering this game with a 32-32 record overall this season and they are 17-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks. Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 29 while Bennedict Mathurin was next on the team with 28 points. Kawhi Leonard led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Derrick Jones Jr., Kawhi Leonard, Kris Dunn, and Bennedict Mathurin each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 46.2% from the field, 46.2% from 3-point range, and 84.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.3 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 35-29 this season and their O/U record is 33-31.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Clippers listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Clippers have looked good in their games this season with their 32-32 record overall which has them right in the middle of the West. They have looked a lot better on their home court too with their 17-13 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have looked good in their games this season with their 40-24 record overall which has them right near the top of the West. They have been a good road team too with their 18-12 road record this year. The Timberwolves have been rolling in their games lately and they are starting to look like the team that has been a contender in the West over the last few seasons. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have been picking up some good wins, but now they are off a terrible home loss to the Magic in their last one and they aren't in a great situation here. They are playing this game on the road on a back-to-back and they have a tougher game against the Lakers the night before. The Clippers haven't been rolling lately like the Timberwolves have been, but the Clippers are still 6-4 in their last 10 games and have looked a lot better lately. They are off a nice double digit win over the Knicks in their last one and they are gaining some momentum now with 2 wins in a row. The Clippers can take advantage of the Timberwolves in this bad situation and the Clippers have still been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the last 2 months as they were in a huge hole and have finally clawed their way back to .500. The best way to place a bet here is on the Clippers to cover the spread in this game.
Timberwolves Clippers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Clippers 113 Timberwolves 109.
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NBA Betting Trends
Minnesota Timberwolves: 5-9 ATS against Pacific division opponents. 9-18 ATS when the total is 220 to 229.5. 17-31 ATS versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or more. 10-4 UNDER against Pacific division opponents.
Los Angeles Clippers: 11-5 ATS off a home win. 4-1 ATS off an upset win as a home underdog. 11-5 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%). 6-2 OVER revenging a home loss vs opponent.
Key Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves: K. Anderson (SF) Day To Day - Knee.
Los Angeles Clippers: J. Collins (PF) Out - Arm. Y. Niederhauser (C) Out For Season - Foot. B. Beal (SG) Out For Season - Hip.
Notable Quotes
“I thought the effort was there, largely. I just thought there was a lot of gameplan breakdowns that really hurt us. They may have looked like lack of effort plays, but they were more, I think, mental lapses more than physical efforts.” - Chris Finch after his team’s loss against the Magic in their game on Saturday.
“It means a lot. Just about our guys in the locker room, just staying with it, like I talked about earlier. Continue to fight, continue to compete. And we thought we should have been better, and we could have been better. Injuries hurt us. But this team, ever since I’ve been here for six years, our guys always continue to keep fighting when our backs’ against the wall. And I credit all my coaching staff, just for doing a great job, like I said earlier. Just staying with it, being positive, continue to help these guys get better. And you know, to start 6-21 and be .500 right now, it’s a big thing for us.” - Ty Lue after his team’s win against the Knicks in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Minnesota Timberwolves
PG Donte DiVincenzo
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julius Randle
C Rudy Gobert
Los Angeles Clippers
PG Darius Garland
SG Kris Dunn
SF Kawhi Leonard
PF Derrick Jones Jr.
C Brook Lopez
Statistical Leaders
Minnesota Timberwolves
PPG: Anthony Edwards (29.6)
APG: Julius Randle (5.3)
Reb/G: Rudy Gobert (11.4)
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: Kawhi Leonard (27.9)
APG: Darius Garland (5.8)
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.
