Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NBA, 07 Jan 2025
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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.
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.
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - | - |
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.
New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 GamesThe 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.
Expert NBA Analysis
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:
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction
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.
If you want to go Over on the Totals at a bigger price, then you can combine this pick with other selections in a Bet Builder until you’re happy with the potential return.
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.
Our Pick
Over 222.5 Points @ -110
Player Props
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.
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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.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Bet Builder Tips
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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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Betting Lines & Odds




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.
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Timberwolves vs Pelicans
- 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
- NBA: 29/12 2022 Timberwolves 118 Pelicans 119
- NBA: 12/01 2022 Timberwolves 125 Pelicans 128
- NBA: 23/11 2021 Timberwolves 110 Pelicans 96
- NBA: 26/10 2021 Pelicans 107 Timberwolves 98
Team Stats
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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - | - |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - | - |
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- 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