Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Farmer’s prediction: Expect the T-Wolves to return to form tonight.

Douglas Farmer - Betting Analyst at Covers
Douglas Farmer • Betting Analyst
Feb 24, 2026 • 14:42 ET • 4 min read

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MIN
63 %
POR
37 %
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Minnesota -6.5 (-115) Minnesota -6.5 (-115)
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The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered one of their worst performances of the season on Sunday, but with multiple rotation players available tonight, those worries should be rectified against the Portland Trail Blazers.

My Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers predictions and NBA picks expect redemption on Tuesday, February 24.

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers prediction

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers best bet: Timberwolves -6.5 (-110)

The Minnesota Timberwolves were embarrassed on Sunday, losing by 27 to a shorthanded 76ers team that shot 21-of-37 (57%) from deep. 

Two days of intense film study typically spark a renewed defensive effort from the Timberwolves, which will be to the Portland Trail Blazers’ detriment tonight.

Strong defense fuels offense, creating transition and secondary transition opportunities. Minnesota’s roster has steadily embraced this mindset, with the bench leading the charge.

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Naz Reid’s absence was felt on Sunday due to a nagging shoulder keeping him out.

While Reid is available tonight, his shooting rhythm could still be affected by that lingering issue.

A less effective Reid, combined with Minnesota’s defensive emphasis, should open up more offensive opportunities for Ayo Dosunmu.

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers SGP

  • Timberwolves -6.5
  • Naz Reid Under 2.5 threes
  • Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 points

Our "from downtown" SGP: Big Ru Goes Brrrr

Rudy Gobert’s absence was distinct on Sunday, as Minnesota’s defense became unmoored.

Gobert's defensive excellence should be complemented tonight by a bevy of offensive rebounds that lead to his 12th double-double in his last 21 games.

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers SGP

  • Timberwolves -6.5
  • Naz Reid Under 2.5 threes
  • Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 points
  • Rudy Gobert to record a double-double

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers odds

  • Spread: Timberwolves -6.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +6.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Timberwolves -250 | Trail Blazers +205
  • Over/Under: Over 236 (-110) | Under 236 (-110)

Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers betting trend to know

Portland is just 2-4 against the spread at home this month, including 0-2 as an underdog. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers.

How to watch Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers

Location Moda Arena, Portland, OR
Date Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tip-off 10:00 p.m. ET
TV Peacock

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Douglas Farmer
Betting Analyst

Douglas Farmer spends his days thinking about college football and his nights thinking about the NBA. His betting habits and coverage follow that same pattern. He covered Notre Dame football for various outlets from 2008 to 2024, most notably spending eight seasons as NBC Sports’ beat writer on the Irish. That was also when his gambling focus took off. Knowing there were veteran beat writers with three decades more experience than he had, Douglas found his niche by best recognizing Notre Dame’s standing in each year’s national landscape, a complex tapestry most easily understood and remembered via betting odds.

In 2021, that interest created a freelance opportunity with Covers, a role that eventually led to Douglas joining the company full-time in 2023. In the fall, Douglas will place five or six dozen bets each week, a disproportionate amount via BetRivers because the operator tends to have lines slightly different than the rest of the market. The same can be said of Circa Sports’ futures markets.

While Douglas is an avid NBA fan and covers the league throughout the year, the vast majority of his bets are on college football, because that is the biggest key to sports betting: Know what you do not know.

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