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

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 Wolves are available at odds of -110 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The -6.5 line could be covered with ease against the Pelicans and this looks like a value bet.

New Orleans Pelicans have now lost eight straight road games. In their previous game, Boston Celtics won 144-118 at TD Garden. Jeremiah Fears tallied 36 points, while Derik Queen put up 25 and Jordan Hawkins 20.

Minnesota Timberwolves have lost back-to-back at home. Their last game saw them land a 136-132 road victory at Toyota Center against Houston Rockets. Terrence Shannon scored 23 points, with Anthony Edwards putting up 22 and Donte DiVincenzo contributing 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Target Center, they recorded a 119-115 win over the Wolves. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Wolves have won six.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	48	33	0.593	117.8	114.5	3.3	25-15	23-18	9-7	30-21	5-5	1W
Pelicans	26	55	0.321	115.4	119.9	-4.5	17-24	9-31	7-9	17-33	1-9	1L

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The Pelicans have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.9 points, 41.4 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 124.2 points and 47.9 rebounds per matchup.

Jeremiah Fears is averaging 20.7 points and 4.6 assists, while Derik Queen averages 6.9 rebounds and Saddiq Bey 2.5 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

The Wolves have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.2 points, 41.3 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 9.1 steals and 6.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 112.1 points and 48.0 rebounds.

Julius Randle is averaging 16.1 points, Rudy Gobert 9.5 rebounds and Kyle Anderson 3.6 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo has an average of 3.3 (36.3%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

Head into New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the -110 that Wolves are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -6.5 for this NBA contest and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

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Key Pelicans vs Timberwolves stats:

• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

Wolves -6.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 111 - 120 Timberwolves

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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.

The Minnesota Timberwolves odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -270 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 73% chance of winning. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +220 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

6.5 is the spread and 235.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 235.5 at -106.

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Moneyline

Pelicans

+220

Timberwolves

-270

Point Spread

Pelicans +6.5

-110

Timberwolves -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 235.5

-106

Over 235.5

-114

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The Wolves are 5-5 in their last 10 home games, averaging 110.40 points scored and 113.30 points allowed.

The Pelicans have been beaten in eight straight games away from home. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 112.20 points per matchup and conceding 120.60.

The last time the Pelicans faced the Wolves at Target Center, they won 119-115. In the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Target Center, each team has earned five victories.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O235.5	U235.5
Minnesota Timberwolves Home Stats		5-5	223.70	110.40	113.30	2	8
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		1-9	232.80	112.20	120.60	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
• U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 238.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 235.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.90 pts and allowed 124.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.20 pts and allowed 120.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 224.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 235.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.20 pts and allowed 112.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 110.40 pts and allowed 113.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.70 (76.02%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.40 (78.23%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 30.10
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 13.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.90 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.70 (76.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.3, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 24.50
• Blocks: 6.30
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.60 (77.7%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 23.90
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 9.60
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

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
Celtics	55	26	0.679	114.9	107.1	7.8	29-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	8-2	1W
Knicks	53	28	0.654	116.7	110.1	6.6	30-9	23-19	14-3	35-16	7-3	5W
Raptors	45	36	0.556	114.4	111.9	2.5	23-17	22-19	4-12	32-19	5-5	1L
76ers	44	37	0.543	115.8	116.2	-0.4	22-18	22-19	9-7	26-25	5-5	1W
Nets	20	61	0.247	106	115.7	-9.7	12-29	8-32	3-12	14-36	3-7	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	59	22	0.728	117.6	109.5	8.1	32-9	27-13	11-4	38-13	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	51	30	0.63	119.4	115.4	4	26-14	25-16	11-5	32-19	7-3	1L
Bucks	32	49	0.395	110.7	116.7	-6	19-22	13-27	9-7	21-30	3-7	1W
Bulls	31	50	0.383	116.2	121.2	-5	18-23	13-27	4-12	19-32	2-8	1L
Pacers	19	62	0.235	112.3	120.3	-8	11-29	8-33	4-11	15-36	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	35	0.568	118.5	115.7	2.8	24-17	22-18	9-6	27-24	7-3	1W
Magic	45	36	0.556	115.8	115.1	0.7	26-16	19-20	9-8	26-25	7-3	5W
Hornets	43	38	0.531	116.1	111.4	4.7	21-20	22-18	11-5	25-26	6-4	2L
Heat	42	39	0.519	120.6	118.6	2	25-15	17-24	9-7	26-25	4-6	1W
Wizards	17	64	0.21	112.8	124.8	-12	11-30	6-34	2-14	11-40	1-9	9L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	17	0.79	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	30-10	12-4	41-10	8-2	1L
Nuggets	53	28	0.654	122	116.9	5.1	28-13	25-15	11-5	35-16	10-0	11W
Timberwolves	48	33	0.593	117.8	114.5	3.3	25-15	23-18	9-7	30-21	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	41	40	0.506	115.4	115.8	-0.4	23-17	18-23	7-9	28-23	6-4	1W
Jazz	22	59	0.272	117.7	126	-8.3	14-27	8-32	1-15	12-39	1-9	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	52	29	0.642	116.2	114.7	1.5	27-13	25-16	10-7	32-19	6-4	2W
Suns	44	37	0.543	112.3	111.2	1.1	25-16	19-21	10-7	28-23	5-5	1L
Clippers	41	40	0.506	113.8	112.7	1.1	22-18	19-22	9-6	24-27	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	44	0.457	114.7	115.2	-0.5	22-19	15-25	7-8	24-27	4-6	2L
Kings	22	59	0.272	111	121	-10	15-26	7-33	4-12	14-37	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	19	0.765	119.9	111.3	8.6	32-7	30-12	13-3	36-15	9-1	3W
Rockets	51	30	0.63	115	110.1	4.9	29-11	22-19	9-6	28-23	8-2	1L
Pelicans	26	55	0.321	115.4	119.9	-4.5	17-24	9-31	7-9	17-33	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	25	56	0.309	114.8	120.5	-5.7	14-27	11-29	6-9	19-32	1-9	7L
Mavericks	25	56	0.309	113.7	119.5	-5.8	15-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	59	22	0.728	117.6	109.5	8.1	32-9	27-13	11-4	38-13	7-3	2W
Celtics	55	26	0.679	114.9	107.1	7.8	29-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	8-2	1W
Knicks	53	28	0.654	116.7	110.1	6.6	30-9	23-19	14-3	35-16	7-3	5W
Cavaliers	51	30	0.63	119.4	115.4	4	26-14	25-16	11-5	32-19	7-3	1L
Hawks	46	35	0.568	118.5	115.7	2.8	24-17	22-18	9-6	27-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	45	36	0.556	114.4	111.9	2.5	23-17	22-19	4-12	32-19	5-5	1L
Magic	45	36	0.556	115.8	115.1	0.7	26-16	19-20	9-8	26-25	7-3	5W
76ers	44	37	0.543	115.8	116.2	-0.4	22-18	22-19	9-7	26-25	5-5	1W
Hornets	43	38	0.531	116.1	111.4	4.7	21-20	22-18	11-5	25-26	6-4	2L
Heat	42	39	0.519	120.6	118.6	2	25-15	17-24	9-7	26-25	4-6	1W
Bucks	32	49	0.395	110.7	116.7	-6	19-22	13-27	9-7	21-30	3-7	1W
Bulls	31	50	0.383	116.2	121.2	-5	18-23	13-27	4-12	19-32	2-8	1L
Nets	20	61	0.247	106	115.7	-9.7	12-29	8-32	3-12	14-36	3-7	2L
Pacers	19	62	0.235	112.3	120.3	-8	11-29	8-33	4-11	15-36	4-6	1L
Wizards	17	64	0.21	112.8	124.8	-12	11-30	6-34	2-14	11-40	1-9	9L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	17	0.79	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	30-10	12-4	41-10	8-2	1L
Spurs	62	19	0.765	119.9	111.3	8.6	32-7	30-12	13-3	36-15	9-1	3W
Nuggets	53	28	0.654	122	116.9	5.1	28-13	25-15	11-5	35-16	10-0	11W
Lakers	52	29	0.642	116.2	114.7	1.5	27-13	25-16	10-7	32-19	6-4	2W
Rockets	51	30	0.63	115	110.1	4.9	29-11	22-19	9-6	28-23	8-2	1L
Timberwolves	48	33	0.593	117.8	114.5	3.3	25-15	23-18	9-7	30-21	5-5	1W
Suns	44	37	0.543	112.3	111.2	1.1	25-16	19-21	10-7	28-23	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	41	40	0.506	115.4	115.8	-0.4	23-17	18-23	7-9	28-23	6-4	1W
Clippers	41	40	0.506	113.8	112.7	1.1	22-18	19-22	9-6	24-27	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	44	0.457	114.7	115.2	-0.5	22-19	15-25	7-8	24-27	4-6	2L
Pelicans	26	55	0.321	115.4	119.9	-4.5	17-24	9-31	7-9	17-33	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	25	56	0.309	114.8	120.5	-5.7	14-27	11-29	6-9	19-32	1-9	7L
Mavericks	25	56	0.309	113.7	119.5	-5.8	15-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	2-8	3L
Kings	22	59	0.272	111	121	-10	15-26	7-33	4-12	14-37	4-6	1W
Jazz	22	59	0.272	117.7	126	-8.3	14-27	8-32	1-15	12-39	1-9	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	17	0.79	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	30-10	12-4	41-10	8-2	1L
Spurs	62	19	0.765	119.9	111.3	8.6	32-7	30-12	13-3	36-15	9-1	3W
Pistons	59	22	0.728	117.6	109.5	8.1	32-9	27-13	11-4	38-13	7-3	2W
Celtics	55	26	0.679	114.9	107.1	7.8	29-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	8-2	1W
Nuggets	53	28	0.654	122	116.9	5.1	28-13	25-15	11-5	35-16	10-0	11W
Knicks	53	28	0.654	116.7	110.1	6.6	30-9	23-19	14-3	35-16	7-3	5W
Lakers	52	29	0.642	116.2	114.7	1.5	27-13	25-16	10-7	32-19	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	51	30	0.63	119.4	115.4	4	26-14	25-16	11-5	32-19	7-3	1L
Rockets	51	30	0.63	115	110.1	4.9	29-11	22-19	9-6	28-23	8-2	1L
Timberwolves	48	33	0.593	117.8	114.5	3.3	25-15	23-18	9-7	30-21	5-5	1W
Hawks	46	35	0.568	118.5	115.7	2.8	24-17	22-18	9-6	27-24	7-3	1W
Magic	45	36	0.556	115.8	115.1	0.7	26-16	19-20	9-8	26-25	7-3	5W
Raptors	45	36	0.556	114.4	111.9	2.5	23-17	22-19	4-12	32-19	5-5	1L
76ers	44	37	0.543	115.8	116.2	-0.4	22-18	22-19	9-7	26-25	5-5	1W
Suns	44	37	0.543	112.3	111.2	1.1	25-16	19-21	10-7	28-23	5-5	1L
Hornets	43	38	0.531	116.1	111.4	4.7	21-20	22-18	11-5	25-26	6-4	2L
Heat	42	39	0.519	120.6	118.6	2	25-15	17-24	9-7	26-25	4-6	1W
Clippers	41	40	0.506	113.8	112.7	1.1	22-18	19-22	9-6	24-27	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	41	40	0.506	115.4	115.8	-0.4	23-17	18-23	7-9	28-23	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	44	0.457	114.7	115.2	-0.5	22-19	15-25	7-8	24-27	4-6	2L
Bucks	32	49	0.395	110.7	116.7	-6	19-22	13-27	9-7	21-30	3-7	1W
Bulls	31	50	0.383	116.2	121.2	-5	18-23	13-27	4-12	19-32	2-8	1L
Pelicans	26	55	0.321	115.4	119.9	-4.5	17-24	9-31	7-9	17-33	1-9	1L
Mavericks	25	56	0.309	113.7	119.5	-5.8	15-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	2-8	3L
Grizzlies	25	56	0.309	114.8	120.5	-5.7	14-27	11-29	6-9	19-32	1-9	7L
Kings	22	59	0.272	111	121	-10	15-26	7-33	4-12	14-37	4-6	1W
Jazz	22	59	0.272	117.7	126	-8.3	14-27	8-32	1-15	12-39	1-9	1W
Nets	20	61	0.247	106	115.7	-9.7	12-29	8-32	3-12	14-36	3-7	2L
Pacers	19	62	0.235	112.3	120.3	-8	11-29	8-33	4-11	15-36	4-6	1L
Wizards	17	64	0.21	112.8	124.8	-12	11-30	6-34	2-14	11-40	1-9	9L

• 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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