This is the third meeting of the season between the Timberwolves (35-23) and Trail Blazers (28-30) as Minnesota won both meetings. Portland attempts to get their first win over Minnesota in the second game of a double-header on Peacock.
Minnesota is 8-4 over the last 12 games, but coming off a 135-108 loss to Philadelphia that broke a three-game winning streak. In February, the Timberwolves have the 6th-best offensive rating, but 24th-ranked defensive rating.
The Trail Blazers come in right behind the Timberwolves this month with the 25th-ranked defensive rating and 15th offensively. Portland ranks last in February regarding turnover percentage (19.2%) and 28th in assist to turnover ratio (1.39).
The Trail Blazers are 5-4 this month and looking to get their first win over the Timberwolves. Minnesota won 118-114 in Portland and 133-109 at home this season. The last meeting came right before the All-Star break on Feb. 11.
Let’s take a closer look at the matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Timberwolves at Trail Blazers
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Time: 10 PM EST
- Site: Moda Center
- City: Portland, OR
- Network/Streaming: Peacock
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Game Odds: Timberwolves at Trail Blazers
The latest odds as of Monday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Houston Rockets (-850), Utah Jazz (+575)
- Spread: Rockets -13.5
- Total: 228.5 points
This game opened Rockets -13.5 with the Total set at 228.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Timberwolves at Trail Blazers
Minnesota Timberwolves
- PG Donte DiVincenzo
- SG Anthony Edwards
- SF Jaden McDaniels
- PF Julius Randle
- C Rudy Gobert
Portland Trail Blazers
- PG Jrue Holiday
- SG Toumani Camara
- SF Jerami Grant
- PF Cidy Cissoko
- C Donovan Clingan
Injury Report: Timberwolves at Trail Blazers
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable for tonight’s game
Portland Trail Blazers
- Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is listed as OUT for tonight’s game
- Deni Avdija (back) is listed as OUT for tonight’s game
Important stats, trends and insights: Timberwolves at Trail Blazers
- Minnesota is 29-29 to the Over
- Minnesota is 18-9 to the Over on the road, ranking 2nd-best
- Minnesota is 12-7 to the Over as a road favorite, ranking 7th-best
- Minnesota is 25-33 ATS, ranking 5th-worst
- Minnesota is 12-15 ATS as the road team, ranking 10th-worst and 8-11 ATS as the road favorite
- Portland is 31-27 ATS and 17-13 ATS at home, ranking 7th-best
- Portland is 11-8 ATS as a home underdog
- Portland is 31-27 to the Over, ranking 6th-best
- Portland is 19-11 to the Over at home, ranking tied for 3rd-best
- Portland is 10-9 to the Under as a home underdog, ranting 8th-best to the Under
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for tonight’s Timberwolves and Trail Blazers’ game:
- Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Timberwolves’ Moneyline
- Spread: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Trail Blazers +6.5 ATS
- Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 237.5
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