Los Ángeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 3:00 PM match-up inside the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and we have you ready to roll with our Los Angeles vs Minnesota prediction. Los Angeles comes into Sunday with 24 wins and 27 losses this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves will stay home Sunday with 32 wins and 21 losses this season. Los Angeles comes into this game having lost three of its last five, following a three-point road victory over Sacramento on Saturday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves have won three of their last five following a four-point home loss to New Orleans last time out. Read more about this Los Angeles vs Minnesota prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
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Los Angeles tries to make it 2 in a row
Offensively, Los Angeles averages 112.3 points on 40% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Los Angeles is giving up 113.1 points per game this year, but gave up an average of 124.6 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, Los Angeles was solid in its last game, allowing 111 points on 45% shooting. Offensively, the Clippers were the better team, scoring 114 points, including 66 in the second half, on 52% shooting and knocking down 9 3-pointers. Los Angeles pulled in 40 rebounds and forced 11 turnovers in the win. Kawhi Leonard led the Los Angeles offense in their last game with 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists on 19 shots.
Kawhi Leonard leads the Los Angeles offense this season with 27.7 points per game. John Collins is averaging 13.8 points, and Derrick Jones Jr. chips in 10.3 points per game. Jordan Miller averages 9.3 points per game this season, but has played just 30 times.
Key Injury Report for Los Angeles:
- Yanic Konen Niederhauser (GTD) - Illness
- Darius Garland (Out) - Toe
- Isaiah Jackson (Out) - Not Injury Related
- Benedict Mathurin (Out) - Not Injury Related
- Bradley Beal (OFS) - Hip
Minnesota tries to get back on track
The Minnesota offense is averaging 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 114.5 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 128 points per game over its last two losses. The Minnesota offense scored the ball well in their last outing, posting 115 points on 42% shooting and 32% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Minnesota was terrible, allowing 119 points, including 63 in the second half, as New Orleans shot 54% from the floor and knocked down 15 3-pointers. Minnesota won the rebounding battle by 8, but turned the ball over 10 times in the loss. Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota offense with 35 points on 22 shots.
Anthony Edwards leads the Minnesota offense this season, averaging 29.8 points per game. Julius Randle is averaging 22.2 points to go along with the team-leading 5.4 assists. Jaden McDaniels averages 15.1 points, and Naz Reid averages 14.5 points per game. Rudy Gobert averages 10.7 points and leads the team, pulling in 11.4 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Minnesota:
- Julian Phillips (GTD) - Wrist
- Alo Dosunmi (GTD) - Quad
- Terrence Shannon Jr (GTD) - Foot
Los Angeles vs Minnesota Pick
- Los Angeles vs Minnesota Spread Pick
Despite the recent issues, Minnesota is a better team in this match and will get back to its winning ways on Sunday. Look for the Timberwolves to overwhelm a short-handed Los Angeles team Sunday afternoon. Minnesota is better on both sides of the ball and will do the work in this matchup to get the victory. Take the Timberwolves to get the win and cover at home Sunday afternoon against a lackluster Los Angeles team.
- Los Angeles vs Minnesota Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well enough this season, but Minnesota will control this game. Look for Minnesota to set the tone early as they get what they want on both sides of the floor. The Minnesota Timberwolves will get the win on Sunday afternoon and control the Los Angeles offense from the onset. Take the under on Sunday afternoon as the Minnesota Timberwolves get the home victory.
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