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

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Feb 6, 19:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Wolves

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

The Teams Might Struggle to Score Big

Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when the Pelicans clash with the Wolves, with the 236.5 line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.

Wolves Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

New Orleans Pelicans were beaten in their previous four road games and the latest was at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee Bucks claimed a 141-137 (OT) win. Trey Murphy poured in 44 points, with Saddiq Bey contributing 22 and Zion Williamson adding 20.

Minnesota Timberwolves have made it back-to-back wins at home. Their last game saw them land a 128-126 road victory at Scotiabank Arena against Toronto Raptors. Offensively, Anthony Edwards led the charge with 30, while Bones Hyland contributed 20 and Jaden McDaniels 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Smoothie King Center, they recorded a 125-116 win over the Pelicans. The Wolves have beaten the Pelicans in the past three matchups. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L

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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 112.5 points, 44.8 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 44.1% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.7 points and 48.3 rebounds per matchup.

Trey Murphy is averaging 21.7 points and 3.4 (32.4%) 3-pointers made. Zion Williamson averages 7.6 rebounds and Derik Queen 4.2 assists.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.1 points, 45.7 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 74.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.0 points and 43.6 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.3 points, Rudy Gobert 9.8 rebounds and Julius Randle 4.6 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo has an average of 3.8 (44.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey.

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

New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

Discover the top New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Under 236.5 points could be on the money for this NBA contest. Our pick is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.

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Key Pelicans vs Timberwolves stats:

The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Pelicans games.
The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Wolves games at home.
The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Wolves games at home.
The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Wolves games at home.

Under 236.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaden McDaniels Over 15.5 Points -104

Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) has recorded Over 15.5 points in 4 straight games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -104 on offer for this bet.

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Zion Williamson Under 21.5 Points -118

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has an average of 17.4 points in the past 5 games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -118.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 237.5

Spread Pelicans +8.5

Player Points Jaden McDaniels Over 15.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans

112 - 120 Timberwolves logo

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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.

Wolves Big Favorites to Win

Minnesota Timberwolves are massive -323 favorites. They are regarded as 76% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. New Orleans Pelicans are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +260.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 237.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 237.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Anthony Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Anthony Edwards is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there is -114 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

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Player Assists

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

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Wolves Hold Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Wolves own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 111.30 points on offense and surrendering 107.10 on defense.

The Pelicans have been beaten four straight times on the road. They have gone 3-7 across their last 10 road games, posting 115.30 points per contest while yielding 117.40.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O236.5	U236.5
Minnesota Timberwolves Home Stats		7-3	218.40	111.30	107.10	1	9
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		3-7	232.70	115.30	117.40	5	5

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Pelicans

NBA: 05/02 Pelicans 137 Bucks141
NBA: 02/02 Pelicans 95 Hornets102
NBA: 01/02 Pelicans 114 76ers124
NBA: 31/01 Grizzlies 106 Pelicans114
NBA: 28/01 Pelicans 95 Thunder104

Timberwolves

NBA: 05/02 Timberwolves 128 Raptors126
NBA: 03/02 Timberwolves 128 Grizzlies137
NBA: 01/02 Timberwolves 131 Grizzlies114
NBA: 30/01 Thunder 111 Timberwolves123
NBA: 29/01 Timberwolves 118 Mavericks105

Head to Head

Pelicans vs Timberwolves

NBA: 05/12 2025 Timberwolves 125 Pelicans 116
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

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
+11 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-11 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 228.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 236.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 236.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.50 pts and allowed 115.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.30 pts and allowed 117.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 218.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 236.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 236.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.10 pts and allowed 116.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 111.30 pts and allowed 107.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.00 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 19.90 (79.92%)
Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 31.90
Assists: 24.70
Blocks: 5.80
Steals: 9.30
Turnovers : 10.60
Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 29.10 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 18.10 (78.02%)
Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 32.10
Assists: 26.10
Blocks: 5.90
Steals: 8.70
Turnovers : 10.50
Personal Fouls: 19.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.40 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 17.90 (74.27%)
Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 33.90
Assists: 25.40
Blocks: 6.70
Steals: 9.40
Turnovers : 14.70
Personal Fouls: 20.90

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 25.40 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.20 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 14.90 (68.35%)
Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 37.00
Assists: 26.30
Blocks: 6.20
Steals: 9.00
Turnovers : 15.00
Personal Fouls: 19.50

Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	49	35.92	1083	181	22.1	3.7	3.2	5.8	0.3	1.6
Saddiq Bey	46	30.38	755	111	16.4	2.4	1.8	5.8	0.0	1.0
Zion Williamson	37	29.6	792	130	21.4	3.5	-	6.2	0.6	1.0

Herbert Jones	30	28.78	276	74	9.2	2.5	1.4	3.5	0.5	1.6
Derik Queen	51	25.62	609	220	11.9	4.3	0.2	7.3	0.9	1.1
Jeremiah Fears	53	25.39	706	156	13.3	2.9	1.1	3.6	0.3	1.3
Jordan Poole	28	25.35	406	86	14.5	3.1	2.5	1.8	0.3	0.7
Jose Alvarado	41	21.87	324	128	7.9	3.1	1.7	2.8	0.1	0.9
Bryce McGowens	29	19.4	221	38	7.6	1.3	0.8	2.0	0.1	0.6
Yves Missi	45	19.32	254	55	5.6	1.2	-	5.7	1.4	0.3
Micah Peavy	44	15.57	200	47	4.5	1.1	0.5	2.1	0.1	0.7
Jordan Hawkins	35	14.08	150	26	4.3	0.7	0.8	1.8	0.2	0.2
Kevon Looney	17	13.92	46	25	2.7	1.5	0.1	5.1	0.5	0.4
Karlo Matkovic	40	12.91	194	29	4.9	0.7	0.5	3.1	0.8	0.4
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Anthony Edwards	41	36.24	1241	157	30.3	3.8	3.4	5.4	0.8	1.4
Julius Randle	52	33.47	1151	280	22.1	5.4	1.6	6.8	0.3	1.1
Jaden McDaniels	50	32.33	762	144	15.2	2.9	1.6	4.3	1.0	1.0

Donte DiVincenzo	52	31.54	696	219	13.4	4.2	3.2	4.5	0.5	1.4
Rudy Gobert	50	31.32	536	84	10.7	1.7	-	11.3	1.7	0.7
Naz Reid	52	26.42	760	130	14.6	2.5	2.5	6.4	0.9	1.0
Bones Hyland	43	14.47	297	111	6.9	2.6	1.2	1.7	0.2	0.6
Jaylen Clark	49	13.88	188	30	3.8	0.6	0.4	1.9	0.2	0.7
Terrence Shannon	22	12.82	100	14	4.5	0.6	0.7	1.3	0.0	0.3
Rob Dillingham	35	9.31	121	58	3.5	1.7	0.3	1.2	0.1	0.5
Joan Beringer	24	6.96	74	6	3.1	0.3	-	2.1	0.4	0.1
Leonard Miller	19	4.99	44	5	2.3	0.3	0.1	1.3	-	0.3
Joe Ingles	16	4.24	10	13	0.6	0.8	0.1	0.3	-	0.4
Johnny Juzang	20	3.88	40	6	2.0	0.3	0.3	0.8	-	0.1
Enrique Freeman	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

0 Donte DiVincenzo

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

27 Rudy Gobert

30 Julius Randle

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

2 Herbert Jones

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

04 Feb NBA

Pelicans 137-141 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

02 Feb NBA

Pelicans 95-102 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

31 Jan NBA

Pelicans 114-124 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

30 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 106-114 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Jan NBA

Pelicans 95-104 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

25 Jan NBA

Pelicans 104-95 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

23 Jan NBA

Pelicans 133-127 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

21 Jan NBA

Pistons 112-104 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Jan NBA

Pelicans 110-119 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Pelicans 119-127 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

04 Feb NBA

Timberwolves 128-126 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

02 Feb NBA

Timberwolves 128-137 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

31 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 131-114 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

29 Jan NBA

Thunder 111-123 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

28 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 118-105 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

26 Jan NBA

Warriors 83-108 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

25 Jan NBA

Warriors 111-85 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

22 Jan NBA

Bulls 120-115 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

20 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 122-127 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 123-126 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
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	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
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	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	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

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