Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/26/26

Minnesota may carry the more attractive record, but their night-to-night performance has been uneven, and that volatility makes laying points on the road a risky proposition, especially against a disciplined home team like Los Angeles. The Clippers have built their identity around game control: slowing tempo, valuing possessions, and forcing opponents to execute in the half court. That style isn’t situational, it’s how they’ve played all season.

If Los Angeles dictates pace, separation becomes difficult for the Timberwolves. That’s where the matchup turns. A grind-heavy script limits runs and keeps the margin tight deep into the fourth quarter. And if this game reaches the final minutes within one or two possessions, home comfort and late-game composure become decisive factors. This also isn’t the same Clippers team from earlier in the season. Their midseason acquisitions and improved cohesion have fueled a quiet resurgence, and their current form suggests a group trending toward postseason relevance. Los Angeles isn’t just primed to cover, they’re positioned to win outright. That’s the play.

Timberwolves vs Clippers prediction: Clippers +175 (ML) available at time of publishing. Playable to the number.