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Timberwolves vs. Clippers prediction: Minnesota to win, Anthony Edwards projected for big game in Thursday's NBA matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers predictions for NBA Thursday.
NBA action continues on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET as the favored Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Timberwolves as the most likely winner of the Timberwolves vs. Clippers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Clippers lineup will feature players like Bennedict Mathurin, Derrick Jones and Jordan Miller, while the Timberwolves will be led by Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Wolves vs. Clippers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Timberwolves and Clippers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Timberwolves a 75% chance of beating the Clippers. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 114-106.
According to our model, the Clippers (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 221.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Timberwolves vs. Clippers odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Timberwolves | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-110) | +8.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -325 | +275 |
| Total | o221.5 (-105) | u221.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Timberwolves vs. Clippers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Clippers +8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Clippers | +275 |
| Total | Over 221.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Clippers +8.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Timberwolves vs. Clippers player props
Looking for Minnesota vs. LA Clippers NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Intuit Dome.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin is projected to have 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for the Clippers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Timberwolves prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Timberwolves are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 29 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 49 |
| Julius Randle | 19 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 38 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 30 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
Clippers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Clippers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Mathurin | 21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 37 |
| Derrick Jones | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| Jordan Miller | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| Brook Lopez | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| Kris Dunn | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
Wolves vs. Clippers game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Clippers and Timberwolves at Intuit Dome is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Intuit Dome
Conclusion
We predict the Timberwolves, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat the Clippers on Thursday, with Anthony Edwards projected for a game-high 49 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Timberwolves vs. Clippers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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