The Philadelphia 76ers (30‑26) head to Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves (35‑22). This Sunday night matchup pits two elite scorers against each other: Tyrese Maxey, fifth in the NBA at 28.9 points per game, and Anthony Edwards, third at 29.5.
Minnesota enters as a strong 9‑point favorite, with the total set at 237.5. The Timberwolves have won seven of their last ten, while the 76ers have gone 5‑5 in that span. Philadelphia’s offense averages 115.9 points per game, but they’ll be without Joel Embiid, sidelined with a knee/shin injury.
Minnesota’s balanced attack, led by Edwards and Julius Randle, makes them formidable at home, though the 76ers will look to Maxey’s scoring to keep things competitive.
Best Bet: 76ers +9 (-110) at DraftKings
Minnesota has been dominant, but their ATS record as 9‑point favorites is just 9‑13, showing vulnerability in covering large spreads. Philadelphia, despite inconsistency, averages nearly 116 points per game and has gone 22‑9 ATS when scoring more than 114.7 points.
Maxey’s scoring ability gives the 76ers a fighting chance to stay within single digits. The Timberwolves’ defense is strong, allowing 114.7 points per game, but their recent totals have averaged 232.1 combined points, below the 237.5 line.
The under looks appealing, but the ATS value lies with Philadelphia. Expect Minnesota to win, but the 76ers to cover.
This safer parlay ties Philadelphia’s ability to cover with Maxey’s scoring and the likelihood of a lower‑scoring game. Without Embiid, the 76ers lean heavily on Maxey, while Minnesota’s defense keeps the pace modest.
The longshot parlay banks on Minnesota dominating, Edwards delivering a scoring explosion, and Randle facilitating the offense. This reflects a game flow where the Timberwolves pull away late.
The above odds are sourced from FanDuel.
Odds updated: February 22, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. ET. Lines may move throughout the day.
| Team | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | None | – | No injuries listed. |
| 76ers | Joel Embiid | Knee/Shin | Out |
The game tips off Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The matchup will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Fans can watch on FDSN and NBCS‑PH, or stream via NBA League Pass.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | February 22, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Arena | Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| TV/Streaming | FDSN, NBCS‑PH |
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