NBA Prop Bets: Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves (February 24, 2026)
The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-23) face the Portland Trail Blazers (28-30) at Moda Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup. The Timberwolves opened as 5.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 6.5, leaving the Timberwolves at -250 and Trail Blazers at +205. The total points line is set at 235.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 121-114 Minnesota.
- The Trail Blazers (-110) have a 31-26-1 ATS record this season, while the Timberwolves (-110) hold a record of 25-33-0.
- The Trail Blazers have a 31-26-1 O/U record this season (meaning 31 games have gone over the total points line, 26 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Timberwolves have a 29-29-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Trail Blazers are averaging 115.7 points per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Timberwolves are averaging +3.8 more at 119.5 points (4th).
- Defensively, the Trail Blazers are giving up 118.2 points per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Timberwolves are giving up an average of 115.0 points (14th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Trail Blazers currently rank 8th for pace this season, recording 101.0 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Timberwolves sit 10th on that scale with 100.9 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 46.8% of the Trail Blazers' field goal attempts come from three point range (2nd in the league), leaving 53.2% from two. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves' opponents are taking 39.0% of their attempts from three (4th) and 61.0% from two.
- Comparatively, Minnesota takes 42.7% of shots from three (12th), leaving 57.3% from two, while Portland's opponents are attempting 40.2% from three (11th) and 59.8% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Trail Blazers are shooting an underwhelming 34.0% from deep in 2025/26 (29th in the NBA), compared to the Timberwolves who are making 37.4% of their attempts (5th).
- On the opposite end, Portland is holding opponents to 36.1% of their three-point attempts (19th), while Minnesota's opponents are hitting 36.1% of their shots (17th).
Ball Protection
- The Trail Blazers are committing 17.3 turnovers per game this season, ranking 30th in the league, while the Timberwolves are forcing 15.1 turnovers (13th).
- Flipping that script, Portland is forcing 15.3 turnovers (10th), while Minnesota is committing 14.7 (17th).
Crashing the Boards
- Portland is pulling down 45.9 rebounds per game this season (6th in the league), including 14.1 offensive boards (2nd). Conversely, Minnesota's opponents are averaging 43.1 rebounds (11th), 11.3 of which have come on the offensive end (11th).
- Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are averaging 44.9 rebounds (9th) and 11.4 offensive rebounds (17th), while the Trail Blazers are allowing 43.4 and 12.1, ranking 12th and 26th.
First Quarter Winner
Portland is +130 to win the first quarter, while Minnesota is -155. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 26-28-4 | 15-13-2 | 11-15-2 | 13-8-2 | 13-20-2 | 2-7-1 |
| Minnesota | 29-27-2 | 14-16-1 | 15-11-1 | 22-22-2 | 7-5-0 | 5-5-0 |
First Half Winner
Portland is +150 to win the first half and Minnesota is -180. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 24-33-1 | 13-16-1 | 11-17-0 | 14-8-1 | 10-25-0 | 3-6-1 |
| Minnesota | 28-28-2 | 16-14-1 | 12-14-1 | 21-23-2 | 7-5-0 | 6-4-0 |
HT/FT
Portland is +270 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Minnesota is -145.
- The Trail Blazers have completed the HT/FT double in 29.3% of games this season, while the Timberwolves have completed the HT/FT double in 31.0% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Tuesday's matchup is +1400 to go to overtime.
- The Trail Blazers have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Timberwolves have appeared in three.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 34 of Portland's 58 games this season. Meanwhile, 33 of Minnesota's 58 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Minnesota recorded a 133-109 blowout victory against Portland at Target Center when these teams last met on February 11. Julius Randle erupted for 41 points on that day. The Timberwolves have now won three straight against the Trail Blazers.
NBA Injury News – Minnesota Timberwolves @ Portland Trail Blazers (February 24, 2026)
Reid did not play in Sunday's (Feb. 22) game against the 76ers.
The Trail Blazers listed Avdija as OUT for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against the Timberwolves.
The Trail Blazers listed Sharpe as OUT for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against the Timberwolves.
The Trail Blazers listed Williams III as Questionable for Tuesday's (Feb. 24) game against the Timberwolves.
The Trail Blazers said on Thursday (Sept. 25) that Lillard won't be back on the court for the 2025-26 season due to his achilles injury.
