The Minnesota Timberwolves (36-23) and Los Angeles Clippers (27-30) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The game will broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Timberwolves are 5.5-point favorites over the Clippers on the spread (Timberwolves -5.5), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. Minnesota is a -205 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +170 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Timberwolves vs. Clippers predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, February 26.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Prediction
- Timberwolves vs Clippers pick: Clippers +5.5 (-110)
My Timberwolves vs Clippers best bet is on Los Angeles to cover the spread at +5.5. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Odds
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -108 | 226.5 -105o / -115u | -205 |
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -112 | 226.5 -105o / -115u | +170 |
Timberwolves vs Clippers NBA Preview
The Clippers were "sellers" at the trade deadline, as they decided to part ways with James Harden and Norman Powell a few weeks ago.
However, this Los Angeles team has played some inspired basketball since that point, as the Clippers enter tonight's contest boasting a solid record of 8-6 in their last 14 games, despite being a shell of the team that they were to begin the season.
Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are comfortably cruising along with a record of 36-23 on the season, positioning Minnesota 5th in the Western Conference standings at the moment.
However, this Wolves' team has certainly seen better days than the last month or so, as Minnesota enters tonight's contest with a mediocre record of 9-9 in their last 18 games dating back to mid-January.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Predictions, Betting Analysis
Clippers +5.5
Our model projects the spread for this matchup at Timberwolves -3.8, giving us a 3.6% edge against the current line of Timberwolves -5.5, which is strong enough to tag the Clippers +5.5 with a B- grade in our database.
The Timberwolves are the better overall team in this spot, especially in the aftermath of the trade deadline.
However, the Wolves are seemingly on cruise control, while the Clippers seem to be playing with a point to prove.
We see value in taking the points with the Clippers at home on Thursday night.
Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 Points
Action PRO is projecting 13.27 points for Rudy Gobert in the Timberwolves' matchup against the Clippers tonight, showing a massive 27.1% edge against his current points prop line of over/under 10.5, which is good enough for an A+ grade in our database.
Gobert has scored 10+ points in seven straight outings, and he's scored 17+ points in three of his last four.
The Clippers rank 28th in pace and 9th in points allowed per game. So, the matchup isn't exactly ideal.
However, we think he should still be able to clear this line against a Clippers team that ranks 19th in defensive rating with a void to fill in down low following the departure of Ivica Zubac.
John Collins Over 15.5 Points
Action PRO is projecting 18.18 points for John Collins in the Clippers' matchup against the Wolves tonight, presenting a huge 21.3% edge against his current points prop line of over/under 15.5, which is strong enough for another A+ grade in our database.
Collins has scored 12 points or less in three straight games entering tonight.
However, prior to his latest three-game stretch, Collins scored 15+ points in six straight games, with three of those performances ringing in at 17+ points.
This should be a good spot for Collins to get back on track in a matchup against a Timberwolves' team that ranks top-10 in pace.
Timberwolves vs Clippers Best Bets
- Clippers +5.5 (-110)
- Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 Points (+100)
- John Collins Over 15.5 Points (-105)
Spread
My Clippers vs Timberwolves betting prediction is on Los Angeles to cover the spread at +5.5.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline in tonight's matchup.
Over/Under
We will also be taking a player prop Over on each side of this contest.
