Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday February 26 2026
Timberwolves vs Clippers NBA picks start with one simple question: can Minnesota be trusted on the road right now? If you are searching for sharp NBA predictions, this Western Conference clash offers clear angles on both the side and total.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Clippers +5.5
- Total Pick: Over 225.5
- Projected Final Score: Clippers 114, Timberwolves 111
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Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Timberwolves vs Clippers
- The Clippers won 115-96 in Minneapolis on February 8.
- Each of the last five meetings have stayed under the total.
- Minnesota is 2-7 against the spread over its last nine games.
- Four of Minnesota’s last five games have gone over the total.
- LA’s three games since the All-Star break have all gone over the total.
- Over the last ten games, Minnesota ranks 23rd in defensive rating.
- Minnesota ranks 28th in assist rate and 19th in turnover rate over the last ten games.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Market | Minnesota | L.A. Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-112) | +5.5 (-108) |
| Total | Over 225.5 (-112) | Under 225.5 (-108) |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Minnesota | L.A. Clippers | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25 | 12:51:02PM | -4.5 (-110) | +4.5 (-110) | |
| 02/26 | 09:22:18AM | -5.5 (-112) | +5.5 (-108) | LAC 96%, MIN 50% |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25 | 12:51:02PM | 224.5 (-108) | 224.5 (-112) | |
| 02/26 | 11:00:22AM | 225.5 (-112) | 225.5 (-108) | UN 73%, UN 60% |
Timberwolves
Minnesota has been one of the hardest teams in the league to project. The Timberwolves lost to Philadelphia by 27, then bounced back with a win in Portland. That pattern has been common all season.
Over the last ten games, Minnesota ranks 14th in net rating but 23rd in defensive rating. They are also 28th in assist rate and 19th in turnover rate. Those are not the little things you want to see from a team laying more than one possession on the road.
Clippers
The Clippers have not played since Sunday. That rest matters. LA should be fresh and ready at home.
Their three games since the All-Star break have all gone over the total. If Kawhi Leonard and John Collins suit up, this offense has enough scoring punch to stress a Minnesota defense that has slipped in recent weeks.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Game Preview and Analysis
The Clippers earned a 115-96 win in Minneapolis earlier this month. Before that, Minnesota had won five straight in the series. Historically, this matchup has leaned under, but recent form tells a different story.
Minnesota is healthy. Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo have played every game this season. Naz Reid has missed one game. Rudy Gobert has missed three. The core has been available all year, yet the results have been inconsistent.
That is what concerns me most. The Timberwolves are 2-7 against the spread over their last nine games. They are not defending at a high level and are not taking care of the ball.
LA, on the other hand, is rested and playing at home. Assuming Leonard is active, I see value in taking the points with the Clippers. I also lean over because both teams have trended that way recently.
Key Injuries and Notes - MIN and LAC
- John Collins is listed as questionable for the Clippers.
- Kawhi Leonard is listed as questionable for the Clippers.
- Minnesota does not have anyone listed on the early injury report.
- The Clippers have had extended rest since Sunday.
Final Score Prediction
- Clippers 114, Timberwolves 111
ATS and Total Picks
- Spread: Clippers +5.5
- Total: Over 225.5
