Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Pelicans

The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Wolves at -9.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -112 is available and our betting prediction is for the favorites to secure a solid victory when they face the Pelicans.

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Minnesota Timberwolves have lost three straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 125-112 home win over San Antonio Spurs at Target Center. Anthony Edwards dropped 32 points, as Julius Randle finished with 22 and Donte DiVincenzo 18.

New Orleans Pelicans lost on the road in their last game, making it three straight defeats. LA Lakers won 133-121 at Crypto.com Arena. Bryce McGowens bagged 23 points, Saddiq Bey had 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears recorded 21 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 134-93 triumph when facing the Pelicans at Target Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Wolves have won six.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	12	8	0.6	119.2	114.1	5.1	7-3	5-5	3-3	7-7	6-4	2W
Pelicans	3	18	0.143	111.2	122.1	-10.9	2-9	1-9	1-5	1-16	1-9	3L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 117.0 points, 45.1 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 75.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.2 points and 43.6 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 30.8 points and 3.2 (36.4%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert averages 10.3 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.9 assists.

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.8 points, 44.1 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 122.6 points and 43.5 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 17.2 points and 2.5 (39.7%) 3-pointers made. Saddiq Bey has an average of 7.1 rebounds and Derik Queen 4.8 assists.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Wolves are available at -112 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this NBA contest. The attractive -9.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value wager.

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Key Timberwolves vs Pelicans stats:

• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 5 of their last 10 games.

Wolves -9.5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 126 - 112 Pelicans

Rather than betting on the Wolves to win, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 126-112 victory in their favor.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -400 about Minnesota Timberwolves which reflects they have a 80% chance of winning this NBA game. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +315 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 234.5 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to back Over 234.5, it’s -110.

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Moneyline

Timberwolves

-400

Pelicans

+315

Point Spread

Timberwolves -9.5

-112

Pelicans +9.5

-108

Total Points

Under 234.5

-110

Over 234.5

-110

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The Pelicans own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 112.90 points on average and giving up 123.00.

The Wolves have suffered three consecutive road defeats. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 118.30 points per contest and giving up 116.70.

The Wolves defeated the Pelicans 104-97 the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Smoothie King Center, the Wolves have notched six victories, with the Pelicans posting four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O234.5	U234.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		2-8	235.90	112.90	123.00	5	5
Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats		5-5	235.00	118.30	116.70	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
• U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 234.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.00 pts and allowed 112.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 116.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 236.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 234.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.80 pts and allowed 122.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.90 pts and allowed 123.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.50 (75.09%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 33.40
• Assists: 26.10
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 21.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.20 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (76.47%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 32.00
• Assists: 25.60
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 23.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.50 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.60 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (76.92%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.1, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 31.00
• Assists: 23.90
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 9.90
• Turnovers : 14.40
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.10 (78.7%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 28.10
• Assists: 24.70
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	13	6	0.684	120.4	112.9	7.5	10-1	3-5	4-0	10-6	7-3	4W
Raptors	14	7	0.667	117.6	112.9	4.7	7-2	7-5	3-2	13-4	8-2	2L
Celtics	11	9	0.55	114.9	110.9	4	6-4	5-5	2-4	8-6	7-3	1W
76ers	10	9	0.526	118.2	118.8	-0.6	5-6	5-3	5-2	9-9	4-6	1L
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Cavaliers	12	9	0.571	118.8	115.6	3.2	8-4	4-5	5-0	10-8	5-5	3L
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	13	8	0.619	118.9	116.6	2.3	4-4	9-4	3-1	7-6	7-3	2W
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	20	1	0.952	122.2	106.7	15.5	10-0	10-1	4-1	16-1	10-0	12W
Nuggets	14	5	0.737	124.8	115.1	9.7	6-3	8-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	12	8	0.6	119.2	114.1	5.1	7-3	5-5	3-3	7-7	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	8	12	0.4	118.3	121.2	-2.9	3-6	5-6	3-3	7-9	3-7	2L
Jazz	6	13	0.316	117.7	125.4	-7.7	5-6	1-7	0-4	3-10	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	15	4	0.789	119.6	115.4	4.2	7-2	8-2	2-1	12-3	8-2	7W
Suns	12	9	0.571	116.7	114	2.7	8-4	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Clippers	5	15	0.25	111.8	117.7	-5.9	3-7	2-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	4L
Kings	5	16	0.238	111.8	122.9	-11.1	3-7	2-9	1-3	4-14	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	13	4	0.765	121.6	109.9	11.7	5-2	8-2	2-1	6-3	8-2	3W
Spurs	13	6	0.684	118.8	113.6	5.2	8-2	5-4	5-0	8-6	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	9	12	0.429	113.4	116.5	-3.1	4-6	5-6	4-2	8-6	5-5	3W
Mavericks	6	15	0.286	110.2	115.9	-5.7	4-9	2-6	1-5	3-10	3-7	1W
Pelicans	3	18	0.143	111.2	122.1	-10.9	2-9	1-9	1-5	1-16	1-9	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Knicks	13	6	0.684	120.4	112.9	7.5	10-1	3-5	4-0	10-6	7-3	4W
Raptors	14	7	0.667	117.6	112.9	4.7	7-2	7-5	3-2	13-4	8-2	2L
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	13	8	0.619	118.9	116.6	2.3	4-4	9-4	3-1	7-6	7-3	2W
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	12	9	0.571	118.8	115.6	3.2	8-4	4-5	5-0	10-8	5-5	3L
Celtics	11	9	0.55	114.9	110.9	4	6-4	5-5	2-4	8-6	7-3	1W
76ers	10	9	0.526	118.2	118.8	-0.6	5-6	5-3	5-2	9-9	4-6	1L
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	20	1	0.952	122.2	106.7	15.5	10-0	10-1	4-1	16-1	10-0	12W
Lakers	15	4	0.789	119.6	115.4	4.2	7-2	8-2	2-1	12-3	8-2	7W
Rockets	13	4	0.765	121.6	109.9	11.7	5-2	8-2	2-1	6-3	8-2	3W
Nuggets	14	5	0.737	124.8	115.1	9.7	6-3	8-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Spurs	13	6	0.684	118.8	113.6	5.2	8-2	5-4	5-0	8-6	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	12	8	0.6	119.2	114.1	5.1	7-3	5-5	3-3	7-7	6-4	2W
Suns	12	9	0.571	116.7	114	2.7	8-4	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	9	12	0.429	113.4	116.5	-3.1	4-6	5-6	4-2	8-6	5-5	3W
Trail Blazers	8	12	0.4	118.3	121.2	-2.9	3-6	5-6	3-3	7-9	3-7	2L
Jazz	6	13	0.316	117.7	125.4	-7.7	5-6	1-7	0-4	3-10	3-7	1L
Mavericks	6	15	0.286	110.2	115.9	-5.7	4-9	2-6	1-5	3-10	3-7	1W
Clippers	5	15	0.25	111.8	117.7	-5.9	3-7	2-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	4L
Kings	5	16	0.238	111.8	122.9	-11.1	3-7	2-9	1-3	4-14	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	18	0.143	111.2	122.1	-10.9	2-9	1-9	1-5	1-16	1-9	3L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	20	1	0.952	122.2	106.7	15.5	10-0	10-1	4-1	16-1	10-0	12W
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Lakers	15	4	0.789	119.6	115.4	4.2	7-2	8-2	2-1	12-3	8-2	7W
Rockets	13	4	0.765	121.6	109.9	11.7	5-2	8-2	2-1	6-3	8-2	3W
Nuggets	14	5	0.737	124.8	115.1	9.7	6-3	8-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Knicks	13	6	0.684	120.4	112.9	7.5	10-1	3-5	4-0	10-6	7-3	4W
Spurs	13	6	0.684	118.8	113.6	5.2	8-2	5-4	5-0	8-6	6-4	1L
Raptors	14	7	0.667	117.6	112.9	4.7	7-2	7-5	3-2	13-4	8-2	2L
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	13	8	0.619	118.9	116.6	2.3	4-4	9-4	3-1	7-6	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	12	8	0.6	119.2	114.1	5.1	7-3	5-5	3-3	7-7	6-4	2W
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	12	9	0.571	118.8	115.6	3.2	8-4	4-5	5-0	10-8	5-5	3L
Suns	12	9	0.571	116.7	114	2.7	8-4	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
Celtics	11	9	0.55	114.9	110.9	4	6-4	5-5	2-4	8-6	7-3	1W
76ers	10	9	0.526	118.2	118.8	-0.6	5-6	5-3	5-2	9-9	4-6	1L
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Grizzlies	9	12	0.429	113.4	116.5	-3.1	4-6	5-6	4-2	8-6	5-5	3W
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Trail Blazers	8	12	0.4	118.3	121.2	-2.9	3-6	5-6	3-3	7-9	3-7	2L
Jazz	6	13	0.316	117.7	125.4	-7.7	5-6	1-7	0-4	3-10	3-7	1L
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Mavericks	6	15	0.286	110.2	115.9	-5.7	4-9	2-6	1-5	3-10	3-7	1W
Clippers	5	15	0.25	111.8	117.7	-5.9	3-7	2-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	4L
Kings	5	16	0.238	111.8	122.9	-11.1	3-7	2-9	1-3	4-14	2-8	3L
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L
Pelicans	3	18	0.143	111.2	122.1	-10.9	2-9	1-9	1-5	1-16	1-9	3L
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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