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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Pelicans

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

Expect Points Between Wolves and Pelicans

There are odds of -110 available for our Wolves vs Pelicans prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 233.5 in total.

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7 Victories for Wolves in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans went head-to-head at Smoothie King Center two nights ago, with the Wolves winning 149-142 (OT).

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points for the Wolves, Rudy Gobert registered 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Naz Reid had 18 points. Trey Murphy recorded 33 points and 15 rebounds for the Pelicans, with Saddiq Bey scoring 22 points and Jeremiah Fears on 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We’ve seen seven Wolves wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 13 8 0.619 120.6 115.4 5.2 7-3 6-5 3-3 8-7 6-4 3W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 3 19 0.136 112.6 123.3 -10.7 2-10 1-9 1-5 1-17 1-9 4L
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.9 points, 45.0 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.1 points and 42.8 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 31.7 points, Rudy Gobert 10.4 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.8 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo averages 3.5 (40.7%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.6 points, 44.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 125.7 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Jeremiah Fears is averaging 17.2 points, Saddiq Bey 7.0 rebounds and Derik Queen 4.9 assists, while Trey Murphy has an average of 2.6 (40.6%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for this NBA showdown is set at 233.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -110 is available.

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Key Timberwolves vs Pelicans stats:

  • The 233.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Wolves games.
  • The 233.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Wolves games.
  • The 233.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pelicans games.
  • The 233.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
  • The 233.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Pelicans games at home.

Over 233.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Edwards Over 30.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has an average of 38.8 points in the past 5 games on the road. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -106 on offer for this bet.

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Jeremiah Fears Over 2.5 Assists -175 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has recorded Over 2.5 assists in 4 straight home games. We expect this trend to continue which means him covering the Player Assists line at available betting odds of -175.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 233.5
Spread Pelicans +11.5
Player Points Anthony Edwards Over 30.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 123 - 115 Pelicans logo Pelicans

We’re going for the Wolves to achieve a 123-115 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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.

Books Have Wolves as Heavy Favorites

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -588 about Minnesota Timberwolves which reflects they have a 85% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +440 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 11.5 and the total points line is 233.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Over 233.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Anthony Edwards is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -106 to score Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 30.5
-106
Under 30.5
-120
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 20.5
-115
Under 20.5
-111
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-101
Under 20.5
-127
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 15.5
-116
Under 15.5
-109
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Player Assists
Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
+103
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-109
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-101
Under 3.5
-132
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-145
Under 3.5
+110
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 10.5
-143
Under 10.5
+108
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
+103
Under 7.5
-135
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-104
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-120
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Pelicans Stand on Eight Losses From Past Ten Home Games

The Pelicans own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 118.10 points on average and giving up 125.70.

The Wolves have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 121.40 points scored and 119.50 points allowed.

The most recent Smoothie King Center meeting saw the Wolves claim a 149-142 win over the Pelicans. In 10 meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Wolves have seven wins to their name, with the Pelicans having three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 2-8 243.80 118.10 125.70 6 4
Minnesota Timberwolves logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Karlo Matkovic
Injured
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Zion Williamson
Injured
Herbert Jones
Injured
Jordan Poole
Injured
Yves Missi
Injured

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.

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans
30 Nov NBA
Spurs 112-125 Timberwolves
29 Nov NBA
Celtics 115-119 Timberwolves
26 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 105-113 Thunder
24 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 112-117 Kings
21 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 113-114 Suns
19 Nov NBA
Wizards 109-120 Timberwolves
17 Nov NBA
Mavericks 96-120 Timberwolves
15 Nov NBA
Nuggets 123-112 Timberwolves
14 Nov NBA
Kings 110-124 Timberwolves

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans
30 Nov NBA
Pelicans 121-133 Lakers
29 Nov NBA
Pelicans 96-104 Warriors
26 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 133-128 Pelicans
24 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-143 Pelicans
22 Nov NBA
Hawks 115-98 Pelicans
21 Nov NBA
Pelicans 115-118 Mavericks
19 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-118 Pelicans
17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans
16 Nov NBA
Warriors 124-106 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Raptors 15 7 0.682 117.7 113.1 4.6 8-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 1W
Knicks 14 7 0.667 120.2 113 7.2 11-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 1W
Celtics 12 9 0.571 115.3 111.2 4.1 7-4 5-5 3-4 9-6 7-3 2W
76ers 11 9 0.55 118.3 118 0.3 6-6 5-3 5-2 10-9 5-5 1W
Nets 5 16 0.238 109 117.7 -8.7 1-9 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 17 5 0.773 118.3 113.2 5.1 9-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 13 10 0.565 119.1 116 3.1 8-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 10 13 0.435 115.8 117.8 -2 7-6 3-7 3-3 8-9 2-8 1W
Bulls 9 12 0.429 119.1 122.7 -3.6 6-3 3-9 1-4 6-9 3-7 5L
Pacers 4 18 0.182 110.6 120.1 -9.5 4-8 0-10 1-5 3-9 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 14 8 0.636 123.6 118.4 5.2 10-2 4-6 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Magic 13 9 0.591 119.2 114.3 4.9 8-4 5-5 3-2 10-7 7-3 1L
Hawks 13 10 0.565 116.8 115.7 1.1 4-5 9-5 3-1 7-7 5-5 2L
Hornets 6 16 0.273 114.7 119.9 -5.2 5-6 1-10 1-4 5-11 2-8 2L
Wizards 3 17 0.15 112.8 127.3 -14.5 2-6 1-11 1-2 2-13 2-8 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Nuggets 15 6 0.714 125.1 116 9.1 6-4 9-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 13 8 0.619 120.6 115.4 5.2 7-3 6-5 3-3 8-7 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 9 13 0.409 118.4 120.6 -2.2 3-6 6-7 3-3 7-9 3-7 1W
Jazz 7 13 0.35 118.5 125.4 -6.9 6-6 1-7 0-4 4-10 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 15 5 0.75 119.1 115.9 3.2 7-3 8-2 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Suns 13 9 0.591 117 113.7 3.3 8-4 5-5 5-2 12-8 6-4 1W
Warriors 11 11 0.5 114.4 114 0.4 7-3 4-8 3-1 10-7 5-5 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 16 0.273 112.5 117.5 -5 3-7 3-9 1-4 4-9 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 14 5 0.737 121.7 110.3 11.4 6-2 8-3 2-1 7-4 8-2 1W
Spurs 15 6 0.714 119 113.8 5.2 9-2 6-4 6-0 9-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 9 13 0.409 113.6 117 -3.4 4-6 5-7 4-3 8-7 5-5 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Pelicans 3 19 0.136 112.6 123.3 -10.7 2-10 1-9 1-5 1-17 1-9 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 17 5 0.773 118.3 113.2 5.1 9-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1L
Raptors 15 7 0.682 117.7 113.1 4.6 8-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 1W
Knicks 14 7 0.667 120.2 113 7.2 11-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 1W
Heat 14 8 0.636 123.6 118.4 5.2 10-2 4-6 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Magic 13 9 0.591 119.2 114.3 4.9 8-4 5-5 3-2 10-7 7-3 1L
Celtics 12 9 0.571 115.3 111.2 4.1 7-4 5-5 3-4 9-6 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 13 10 0.565 119.1 116 3.1 8-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1L
Hawks 13 10 0.565 116.8 115.7 1.1 4-5 9-5 3-1 7-7 5-5 2L
76ers 11 9 0.55 118.3 118 0.3 6-6 5-3 5-2 10-9 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 13 0.435 115.8 117.8 -2 7-6 3-7 3-3 8-9 2-8 1W
Bulls 9 12 0.429 119.1 122.7 -3.6 6-3 3-9 1-4 6-9 3-7 5L
Hornets 6 16 0.273 114.7 119.9 -5.2 5-6 1-10 1-4 5-11 2-8 2L
Nets 5 16 0.238 109 117.7 -8.7 1-9 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 2W
Pacers 4 18 0.182 110.6 120.1 -9.5 4-8 0-10 1-5 3-9 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 17 0.15 112.8 127.3 -14.5 2-6 1-11 1-2 2-13 2-8 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Lakers 15 5 0.75 119.1 115.9 3.2 7-3 8-2 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Rockets 14 5 0.737 121.7 110.3 11.4 6-2 8-3 2-1 7-4 8-2 1W
Spurs 15 6 0.714 119 113.8 5.2 9-2 6-4 6-0 9-6 7-3 2W
Nuggets 15 6 0.714 125.1 116 9.1 6-4 9-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 13 8 0.619 120.6 115.4 5.2 7-3 6-5 3-3 8-7 6-4 3W
Suns 13 9 0.591 117 113.7 3.3 8-4 5-5 5-2 12-8 6-4 1W
Warriors 11 11 0.5 114.4 114 0.4 7-3 4-8 3-1 10-7 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 9 13 0.409 113.6 117 -3.4 4-6 5-7 4-3 8-7 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 9 13 0.409 118.4 120.6 -2.2 3-6 6-7 3-3 7-9 3-7 1W
Jazz 7 13 0.35 118.5 125.4 -6.9 6-6 1-7 0-4 4-10 4-6 1W
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 16 0.273 112.5 117.5 -5 3-7 3-9 1-4 4-9 2-8 1W
Pelicans 3 19 0.136 112.6 123.3 -10.7 2-10 1-9 1-5 1-17 1-9 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Pistons 17 5 0.773 118.3 113.2 5.1 9-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 15 5 0.75 119.1 115.9 3.2 7-3 8-2 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Rockets 14 5 0.737 121.7 110.3 11.4 6-2 8-3 2-1 7-4 8-2 1W
Nuggets 15 6 0.714 125.1 116 9.1 6-4 9-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 1W
Spurs 15 6 0.714 119 113.8 5.2 9-2 6-4 6-0 9-6 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 7 0.682 117.7 113.1 4.6 8-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 1W
Knicks 14 7 0.667 120.2 113 7.2 11-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 1W
Heat 14 8 0.636 123.6 118.4 5.2 10-2 4-6 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 13 8 0.619 120.6 115.4 5.2 7-3 6-5 3-3 8-7 6-4 3W
Magic 13 9 0.591 119.2 114.3 4.9 8-4 5-5 3-2 10-7 7-3 1L
Suns 13 9 0.591 117 113.7 3.3 8-4 5-5 5-2 12-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 12 9 0.571 115.3 111.2 4.1 7-4 5-5 3-4 9-6 7-3 2W
Hawks 13 10 0.565 116.8 115.7 1.1 4-5 9-5 3-1 7-7 5-5 2L
Cavaliers 13 10 0.565 119.1 116 3.1 8-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1L
76ers 11 9 0.55 118.3 118 0.3 6-6 5-3 5-2 10-9 5-5 1W
Warriors 11 11 0.5 114.4 114 0.4 7-3 4-8 3-1 10-7 5-5 1L
Bucks 10 13 0.435 115.8 117.8 -2 7-6 3-7 3-3 8-9 2-8 1W
Bulls 9 12 0.429 119.1 122.7 -3.6 6-3 3-9 1-4 6-9 3-7 5L
Grizzlies 9 13 0.409 113.6 117 -3.4 4-6 5-7 4-3 8-7 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 9 13 0.409 118.4 120.6 -2.2 3-6 6-7 3-3 7-9 3-7 1W
Jazz 7 13 0.35 118.5 125.4 -6.9 6-6 1-7 0-4 4-10 4-6 1W
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Hornets 6 16 0.273 114.7 119.9 -5.2 5-6 1-10 1-4 5-11 2-8 2L
Clippers 6 16 0.273 112.5 117.5 -5 3-7 3-9 1-4 4-9 2-8 1W
Nets 5 16 0.238 109 117.7 -8.7 1-9 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 2W
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pacers 4 18 0.182 110.6 120.1 -9.5 4-8 0-10 1-5 3-9 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 17 0.15 112.8 127.3 -14.5 2-6 1-11 1-2 2-13 2-8 1L
Pelicans 3 19 0.136 112.6 123.3 -10.7 2-10 1-9 1-5 1-17 1-9 4L
  • 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