Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2025

Expect Points Between Wolves and Pelicans

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when the Wolves clash with the Pelicans. Our prediction is for Over 222.5 points to be scored at odds of -110.

Pelicans Beat Wolves in their Last H2H Battle

Minnesota Timberwolves have suffered successive road defeats. Their most recent game was a 108-106 home win at Target Center where they beat LA Clippers. Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, with Naz Reid getting 18 and Donte DiVincenzo 15.

New Orleans Pelicans won their last game 110-98, making it back-to-back successes. This was a road victory at Capital One Arena against Washington Wizards. On the points front, CJ McCollum recorded 25, Trey Murphy 22 and Yves Missi 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans have won the last two meetings against the Wolves. They triumphed 121-107 at Smoothie King Center and then 117-106 at Target Center. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 107.7 points, 43.9 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 114.0 points and 43.5 rebounds per matchup.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.1 points and 3.9 (41.9%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert averages 9.4 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.7 assists.

The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.7 points, 41.5 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 10.0 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 120.1 points and 44.9 rebounds.

CJ McCollum is averaging 24.5 points and 3.6 (43.4%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi has an average of 8.8 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 9.0 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

These teams are capable of scoring more than 222.5 points in this NBA contest. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NBA picks.

Key Timberwolves vs Pelicans stats:

• The 222.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Pelicans games at home.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Pelicans games at home.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 222.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Best Bet

Over 222.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Julius Randle Over 5.5 Assists +115

Julius Randle (Wolves) has recorded Over 5.5 assists in 5 straight games on the road. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +115, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

Latest Julius Randle Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-127

Under 18.5

-105

Assists

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-149

Rebounds

Over 7.5

+104

Under 7.5

-139

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Jaden McDaniels Under 10.5 Points -112

Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) has totaled an average of 5.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -112 to go below the line.

Latest Jaden McDaniels Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-106

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 116 - 113 Pelicans

The Timberwolves are available at huge odds to register a 116-113 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Wolves Victory

The Minnesota Timberwolves odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -185 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 65% chance of winning. At +154, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 4.5 and total points is 221.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 221.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

If you think the Wolves can reach 20 points first, then odds of -145 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Pelicans are +115 to reach this total before their opponents.

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Moneyline

Timberwolves

-185

Pelicans

+154

Point Spread

Timberwolves -4.5

-110

Pelicans +4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 221.5

-112

Over 221.5

-108

Anthony Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Anthony Edwards is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -118 to score Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -114.

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 26.5

-118

Under 26.5

-114

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-120

Under 20.5

-112

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 18.5

-127

Under 18.5

-105

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 17.5

-106

Under 17.5

-127

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 13.5

-111

Under 13.5

-116

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 10.5

-118

Under 10.5

-114

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-118

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-118

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-118

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

-105

Under 7.5

-127

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-149

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-164

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-175

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

+107

Under 11.5

-141

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-118

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 7.5

+104

Under 7.5

-139

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-133

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-114

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

+117

Under 5.5

-152

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-106

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

+107

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-110

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 221.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 210.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.70 pts and allowed 114.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 106.40 pts and allowed 104.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 234.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.70 pts and allowed 120.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.90 pts and allowed 120.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.30 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.90 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.40 (76.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 32.50
• Assists: 24.70
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.20 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.60 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.20 (78.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 34.30
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (80%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 29.60
• Assists: 27.90
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 10.00
• Turnovers : 13.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (77.93%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 30.50
• Assists: 27.90
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 11.80
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

2 Herbert Jones

3 CJ McCollum

5 Dejounte Murray

21 Yves Missi

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

0 Donte DiVincenzo

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

27 Rudy Gobert

30 Julius Randle

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	3	0	1	126	120.3	5.7	2-0	1-0	1-0	3-0	3-0	3W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-4	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Cavaliers	3	1	0.75	119	112.8	6.2	1-0	2-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Pistons	2	2	0.5	110	113.8	-3.8	1-1	1-1	0-2	1-2	2-2	1L
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Magic	1	3	0.25	113.5	119.5	-6	1-2	0-1	1-1	1-3	1-3	3L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	1-2	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
76ers	3	0	1	126	120.3	5.7	2-0	1-0	1-0	3-0	3-0	3W
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Cavaliers	3	1	0.75	119	112.8	6.2	1-0	2-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Pistons	2	2	0.5	110	113.8	-3.8	1-1	1-1	0-2	1-2	2-2	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Magic	1	3	0.25	113.5	119.5	-6	1-2	0-1	1-1	1-3	1-3	3L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-4	4L
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	1-2	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
76ers	3	0	1	126	120.3	5.7	2-0	1-0	1-0	3-0	3-0	3W
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Cavaliers	3	1	0.75	119	112.8	6.2	1-0	2-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Pistons	2	2	0.5	110	113.8	-3.8	1-1	1-1	0-2	1-2	2-2	1L
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Magic	1	3	0.25	113.5	119.5	-6	1-2	0-1	1-1	1-3	1-3	3L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-4	4L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	1-2	1W
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

• 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