The LA Clippers (1-3) and Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2) meet Friday for a Western Conference clash. Tip from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Tied 2-2 with teams going 1-1 at home
The Clippers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 103-87 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite with the Under (224.5) hitting. Rookie G Keaton Wagler scored a team-high 21 points. After starting the 2026-27 season with a 25-point win over the Sacramento Kings, the Clippers have dropped 3 straight games. Despite that, they are 3-1 against the spread (ATS).
The Timberwolves, who
kicked their season off with 3 straight wins, have come up short in 2 straight outings. They lost 119-114 to the Golden State Warriors Wednesday in their first game without G Anthony Edwards, closing as a 3.5-point home favorite as the Over (227.5) cashed. Minnesota was led by F Jonathan Kuminga, who scored 20 points. The Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS.
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Clippers at Timberwolves odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Clippers +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Timberwolves -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +7.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Clippers at Timberwolves key injuries
Clippers
- G Bradley Beal (knee) out
- F Rui Hachimura (quad) questionable
- F Brandon Ingram (heel) out
- G Max Strus (plantar fascia) out
Timberwolves
- G Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) out
- G Anthony Edwards (arthroscopy) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 113, Clippers 104
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Timberwolves (-275), at home, should win this game and are too expensive to consider on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET TIMBERWOLVES -7.5 (-105).
The Timberwolves have been a covering machine this season, and it's been a combination of a thriving offense and dominant defense. They've scored at least 114 points in every game, while holding opponents below 100 points twice.
The Clippers have been on a downward trend. They won their first game and then lost their next 3 by 8, 7, and 16 points. Their offense scored just 87 points in their most recent outing and will be short several key scorers. Expect Los Angeles' struggles to continue and back TIMBERWOLVES -7.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 223.5 (-110).
Both teams are trending toward the Under so far this season.
The Clippers, who have scored 94 points per game across their last 2 contests, are 1-3 O/U on the season. They've held opponents to 108 points or fewer in 3 games as well. The Timberwolves have a surging offense, but their defense has helped the Under hit often, ranking second in defensive rating. They are 2-3 O/U on the season.
Take UNDER 223.5 (-110).
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