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

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 2, 19:40 | 6 min read

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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.

There’s a Strong Case for Wolves ATS

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.

Wolves 134-93 Victors When Teams Met Last

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	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L

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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

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.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Bryce McGowens, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

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.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Edwards Over 29.5 Points -103

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has averaged 37.2 points in the past 5 games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -103 available that it’s covered.

Latest Anthony Edwards Player Prop Odds

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Saddiq Bey Over 5.5 Rebounds -130

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) has recorded Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -130 are now available.

Latest Saddiq Bey Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves -12.5

Totals Over 231.5

Player Points Anthony Edwards Over 28.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Wolves -12.5, Over 231.5 and Anthony Edwards (Wolves) to score Over 28.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo

126 - 112 Pelicans logo

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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.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Running Scared of Wolves Win

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -714 about Minnesota Timberwolves which reflects they have a 88% chance of winning this NBA game. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +520 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

12.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 231.5 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to back Over 231.5, it’s -112.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular basketball league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Anthony Edwards Favorite to Get Most Points

Anthony Edwards is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -125 that he scores Over 28.5 points or -108 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and basketball bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Pelicans Have Eight Defeats in Their Last Ten Home Games

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	O233.5	U233.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		2-8	243.80	118.10	125.70	6	4
Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats		5-5	240.90	121.40	119.50	5	5

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Timberwolves

NBA: 03/12 Timberwolves 149 Pelicans142
NBA: 01/12 Spurs 112 Timberwolves125
NBA: 29/11 Celtics 115 Timberwolves119
NBA: 27/11 Timberwolves 105 Thunder113
NBA: 25/11 Timberwolves 112 Kings117

Pelicans

NBA: 03/12 Timberwolves 149 Pelicans142
NBA: 01/12 Pelicans 121 Lakers133
NBA: 30/11 Pelicans 96 Warriors104
NBA: 27/11 Grizzlies 133 Pelicans128
NBA: 25/11 Bulls 130 Pelicans143

Head to Head

Timberwolves vs Pelicans

NBA: 03/12 2025 Timberwolves 149 Pelicans 142
NBA: 22/03 2025 Pelicans 93 Timberwolves 134
NBA: 20/03 2025 Pelicans 119 Timberwolves 115
NBA: 08/01 2025 Timberwolves 104 Pelicans 97
NBA: 04/01 2024 Pelicans 117 Timberwolves 106
NBA: 12/12 2023 Timberwolves 107 Pelicans 121
NBA: 19/11 2023 Timberwolves 121 Pelicans 120
NBA: 09/11 2023 Pelicans 101 Timberwolves 122
NBA: 09/04 2023 Pelicans 108 Timberwolves 113
NBA: 26/01 2023 Timberwolves 111 Pelicans 102

Team Stats

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

-11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 235.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 240.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 233.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.90 pts and allowed 115.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 121.40 pts and allowed 119.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 243.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 243.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 233.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.60 pts and allowed 125.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.10 pts and allowed 125.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 20.40 (74.45%)
Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 33.00
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 4.00
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 13.90
Personal Fouls: 21.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 20.10 (77.31%)
Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 26.40
Blocks: 4.20
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 13.50
Personal Fouls: 23.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.60 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.60 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 20.60 (78.03%)
Rebounds: Total 44.1, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 24.10
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 9.30
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 21.30

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 18.60 (78.48%)
Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 29.30
Assists: 25.60
Blocks: 4.20
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 14.40
Personal Fouls: 20.80

Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Anthony Edwards	16	36.08	502	66	31.4	4.1	3.8	4.8	0.7	1.3
Julius Randle	21	33.48	476	125	22.7	6.0	1.8	7.4	0.2	1.1
Rudy Gobert	21	32.12	233	39	11.1	1.9	-	10.2	1.6	0.4

Jaden McDaniels	20	31.78	312	48	15.6	2.4	1.7	4.8	1.0	1.2
Donte DiVincenzo	21	31.54	294	77	14.0	3.7	3.2	4.0	0.4	1.1
Naz Reid	21	25.23	279	47	13.3	2.2	2.1	5.7	0.9	1.0
Mike Conley	21	19.47	120	70	5.7	3.3	1.2	1.9	0.1	0.6
Jaylen Clark	19	14.85	82	9	4.3	0.5	0.7	2.3	0.1	0.8
Terrence Shannon	12	14.73	61	11	5.1	0.9	0.8	1.7	-	0.3
Rob Dillingham	19	10.34	75	36	3.9	1.9	0.3	1.2	-	0.8
Bones Hyland	14	8.54	51	18	3.6	1.3	0.6	1.1	-	0.4
Joe Ingles	5	4.58	-	6	0.0	1.2	-	-	-	0.2
Leonard Miller	9	4.27	15	4	1.7	0.4	-	1.2	-	0.2
Joan Beringer	9	4.14	18	-	2.0	0.0	-	1.3	0.2	0.1
Johnny Juzang	8	2.78	9	1	1.1	0.1	0.3	0.4	-	0.0

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	20	35.78	408	65	20.4	3.3	3.0	6.6	0.2	1.7
Zion Williamson	10	30.88	221	40	22.1	4.0	-	5.6	0.5	1.6
Herbert Jones	16	30.26	152	37	9.5	2.3	1.6	3.8	0.3	1.4

Jordan Poole	7	30.34	121	24	17.3	3.4	2.9	1.7	0.3	0.3
Saddiq Bey	21	28.64	288	48	13.7	2.3	2.0	6.0	0.1	1.0
Jeremiah Fears	22	27.5	345	62	15.7	2.8	1.3	3.3	0.2	1.5
Derik Queen	22	24.27	271	77	12.3	3.5	0.1	6.2	0.7	1.0
Jose Alvarado	21	21.71	187	60	8.9	2.9	1.8	2.9	0.0	0.9
Yves Missi	16	20.4	97	20	6.1	1.3	-	5.8	1.1	0.2
Micah Peavy	18	16.58	96	20	5.3	1.1	0.3	2.5	0.1	0.6
Trey Alexander	2	16.45	14	4	7.0	2.0	1.0	2.0	0.5	0.5
Jordan Hawkins	18	15.57	97	17	5.4	0.9	1.0	1.7	0.1	0.2
Bryce McGowens	12	14.96	78	14	6.5	1.2	0.7	1.8	0.2	0.3
Kevon Looney	12	12.94	32	17	2.7	1.4	0.1	3.9	0.4	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Karlo Matkovic	12	11.42	59	10	4.9	0.8	0.3	2.8	0.5	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Karlo Matkovic

Injured

Yves Missi

Injured

Zion Williamson

Injured

Herbert Jones

Injured

Jordan Poole

Injured

Dejounte Murray

Injured

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

11 Bryce McGowens

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

0 Donte DiVincenzo

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

27 Rudy Gobert

30 Julius Randle

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

02 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

30 Nov NBA

Spurs 112-125 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

29 Nov NBA

Celtics 115-119 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

26 Nov NBA

Timberwolves 105-113 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

24 Nov NBA

Timberwolves 112-117 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

21 Nov NBA

Timberwolves 113-114 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

19 Nov NBA

Wizards 109-120 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

17 Nov NBA

Mavericks 96-120 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

15 Nov NBA

Nuggets 123-112 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

14 Nov NBA

Kings 110-124 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

02 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

30 Nov NBA

Pelicans 121-133 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

29 Nov NBA

Pelicans 96-104 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

26 Nov NBA

Grizzlies 133-128 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

24 Nov NBA

Bulls 130-143 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

22 Nov NBA

Hawks 115-98 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

21 Nov NBA

Pelicans 115-118 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

19 Nov NBA

Nuggets 125-118 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

17 Nov NBA

Thunder 126-109 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

16 Nov NBA

Warriors 124-106 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

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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