LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 6 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The LA Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves will lock horns with each other at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday. It will be their first meeting of the season, as both teams enter the contest with contrasting results.

The Clippers are coming off a 107–98 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, while the Timberwolves are fresh off a 125–116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. With that victory, Minnesota (14–8) moved into the playoff positions and now sits sixth in the West. The Clippers (6–17) remain in 13th after their defeat.

The Timberwolves head into the matchup with confidence, bringing a strong 7–3 home record against a Clippers team that has struggled on the road at 3–10. Adding to the challenge for LA, this will be the second game of a back-to-back, whereas Minnesota comes in with two days of rest.

LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Clippers +370, Timberwolves -485

Spread: Clippers +10.5 (-110), Timberwolves -10.5 (-110)

Total over/under (o/u): Clippers o225.5 (-110), Timberwolves u225.5 (-110)

*Editor's Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off*

LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves preview

The LA Clippers are in disarray, with their off-court issues spilling onto the court. From the controversy surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s contract to the decision to cut Chris Paul, the Clippers are enduring a season they’d rather forget.

Their performances on the court reflect the chaos, as their offense stands 26th in the NBA, averaging 111.8 points per game, while their defense allows 117.8 points per game, the 19th-best figure in the league.

Amid all the chaos, James Harden has been the only positive for the Clippers. The former MVP is leading the team from the front, averaging 26.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Ivica Zubac has been the next best contributor, recording 16.2 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.

On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves have rediscovered their rhythm after a 1–3 slump to close November. They’ve since put together four straight wins, the second-longest streak in the West.

Their surge has lined up with a boost on offense, where they’re now averaging 120.8 points per game, sixth-best in the league. Their defense has tightened up as well, holding opponents to 115.5 points per game, which ranks 11th.

Anthony Edwards continues to lead the way for Minnesota, averaging 28.8 points per game. Julius Randle has been a strong two-way contributor alongside him, putting up 22.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves have a fully fit roster for this matchup. Meanwhile, the Clippers continue to miss Jordan Miller, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Derrick Jones Jr. and Bradley Beal.

LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predicted starting fives

LA Clippers predicted starting five

PG- James Harden, SG- Kris Dunn, SF- Kawhi Leonard, PF- John Collins, C- Ivica Zubac

Minnesota Timberwolves predicted starting five

PG- Donte DiVincenzo, SG- Anthony Edwards, SF- Jaden McDaniels, PF- Julius Randle, C- Rudy Gobert

LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting tips

Kawhi Leonard i projected to score over 23.5 points following his 24-point outing. He is averaging 24.5 points per game.

Julius Randle is projected to score over 19.5 points after recording 28 points against New Orleans. He is averaging 22.9 points per game.

Rudy Gobert is projected to collect over 9.5 rebounds. He is averaging 10.3 rebounds per game.

LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predictions

The Minnesota Timberwolves are -10.5 favorites on the spread. They should easily cover this as they are riding the better momentum and have the home court advantage.

Prediction: Timberwolves to win by 7 points or more.