The Minnesota Timberwolves head into Thursday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers with the upper hand in the standings, making them favorites in this contest. But the Clippers have a major rest advantage going into this game and they will try to take advantage of that to get a win in this contest. Before tip-off from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, continue reading for my Timberwolves vs Clippers prediction.
Our Timberwolves vs Clippers Pick
Pick: Clippers +5.5 ATS PRO
Confidence: 4 out of 5
Game Snapshot
Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Clippers
Date & Time: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
Broadcast: Prime Video
Key Storylines
Minnesota has won four of its last five games and has moved into fifth place in the Western Conference standings heading into Thursday's action.
Los Angeles has lost two straight games to the Lakers and Magic by a combined five points. They will try to bounce back in this game at home.
A couple of key players for the Clippers are questionable for this game, with John Collins and Kawhi Leonard listed as game-time decisions. The Clippers are also without Darius Garland and Bradley Beal due to injuries.
Key Players
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards averages around 29.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting near 49.3% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range, making him Minnesota’s primary offensive catalyst.
Julius Randle contributes roughly 21.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per contest and provides scoring and playmaking that goes nicely with everything Edwards does.
Rudy Gobert anchors the defense and rebounds at an elite rate with approximately 11.4 boards per game, while also converting over 70% of his field goals, typically around the rim.
Clippers
Kawhi Leonard leads the Clippers with about 28 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting efficiently from the field and beyond the arc, despite dealing with occasional injury management. He is questionable to play here.
John Collins offers scoring and spacing with around 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per outing, connecting on over 42% of three-point attempts. He is also questionable for the Clippers.
Bennedict Mathurin contributes around 18.4 points and 5.5 rebounds, adding secondary offense for Los Angeles. Mathurin has been a nice addition since coming over in a trade from the Indiana Pacers.
Stat Comparison
Stat
Timberwolves
Clippers
Points per game
119.6
112.1
Points allowed per game
115.1
112.6
Team Field Goal %
48%
48%
Rebounds Per Game
44.8
40.8
Assists Per Game
26.4
23.5
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
These teams are 1-1 against each other so far this season, splitting their first two meetings in Minnesota this year.
The Clippers hold a 29-28 record against the spread for the season.
Minnesota is in the bottom-five in the NBA with a 25-34 record against the spread.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Model Projection
Score Projection: Timberwolves 117 - Clippers 114 ATS PRO
Win Probability: Timberwolves 56%, Clippers 44% ATS PRO
I'm taking the points with the Clippers in this contest. How viable a bet that is will depend almost entirely on whether or not Kawhi Leonard is able to play. But as long as he can go, the Clippers should be able to hang around in this contest and should threaten a very good Wolves team in the final game on the NBA schedule on Thursday night.
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