Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 2/22/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Sunday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves pick.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Hawks and Pelicans, and they play the Pacers next. The 76ers have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.9 points and 6.8 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.6 points and 7.5 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Mavericks and Trail Blazers, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Timberwolves have won 8 of their last 11 games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 119.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.3 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.3 points and 5.4 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 1 rebound. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The 76ers have lost each of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Northwest Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the 76ers and Timberwolves.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

• The 76ers have won each of their last two games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games at Target Center against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
• The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Timberwolves’ last six games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the 76ers’ last eight Sunday road games have gone OVER the total points line.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Jaden McDaniels ranks 2nd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.9%) this season.
• Naz Reid ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Timberwolves rank 29th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.4%).
• The Timberwolves are one of only two teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
• The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (30.4%).
• The 76ers rank 2nd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (26.0).

Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

The Timberwolves don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

Joel Embiid is out for the 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Not sure what’s up with the 76ers, but they’ve lost 4 straight games, and that includes a loss yesterday to the Pelicans. No excuses. Now on the end of a back-to-back, it’s hard to get behind this 76ers side. Yes, we’ve faded the Timberwolves a lot this season and mentioned how they like to play with their food. Still, the 76ers can’t be trusted in their current form, and if anything, this line suggests they could be down more players. Check the injury report before betting. Either way, give me the Timberwolves.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -8.5