New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Points on the Menu

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 228.5 points between the Pelicans and the Timberwolves. Our prediction is priced up at 1.89 which looks well worth taking.

Wolves 104-97 Victors When Teams Met Last

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Detroit Pistons 127-81 at Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson scored 30 points, with Yves Missi getting 12 and Kelly Olynyk 9.

Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated last time out. Target Center saw them beaten at home to Indiana Pacers by a 132-130 (OT) scoreline. On the points front, Anthony Edwards recorded 38, Naz Reid 21 and Donte DiVincenzo 19.

The scoreline was 104-97 in favor of the Wolves when they last played the Pelicans, with the matchup taking place at Smoothie King Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Wolves land six wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

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The Pelicans have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.5 points, 41.9 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 72.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 122.3 points and 43.3 rebounds per matchup.

Trey Murphy is averaging 17.3 points, Karlo Matkovic 6.6 rebounds and Jose Alvarado 4.8 assists, while CJ McCollum averages 2.4 (38.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Wolves have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.1 points, 42.6 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 10.4 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.5 points and 45.2 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.5 points, Jaden McDaniels 7.5 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.2 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo has an average of 3.9 (47.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Jose Alvarado, Yves Missi.

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle.

Expert NBA Analysis

The basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the NBA action might play out.

Key Pelicans vs Timberwolves stats:

• The 228.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Pelicans games on the road.
• The 228.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Pelicans games on the road.
• The 228.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Pelicans games on the road.
• The 228.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Wolves games at home.
• The 228.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wolves games.
• The 228.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Wolves games at home.

Pelicans vs Timberwolves Prediction

We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this NBA game. Therefore, our pick is to take the 1.89 that there are Over 228.5 points.

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Over 228.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Over 228.5 Points @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jaden McDaniels Over 6.5 Rebounds 2.02

Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) has secured Over 6.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get 2.02 that he goes over the line.

Latest Jaden McDaniels Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

1.82

Under 13.5

1.92

Assists

Over 2.5

2.10

Under 2.5

1.70

Rebounds

Over 6.5

2.02

Under 6.5

1.74

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Anthony Edwards Over 28.5 Points 1.95

Anthony Edwards (Wolves) has scored an average of 32.2 points in the past 5 games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of 1.95.

Latest Anthony Edwards Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 28.5

1.95

Under 28.5

1.79

Assists

Over 4.5

1.68

Under 4.5

2.10

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.81

Under 4.5

1.93

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 108 - 126 Timberwolves

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Timberwolves to enjoy a 126-108 winning scoreline.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Taking No Chances With Wolves

At betting odds of 1.13 with the sportsbooks, Minnesota Timberwolves are regarded as 88% likely to win this NBA game. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at 6.40 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 13, while total points comes in at 228. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 228, there are odds of 1.89.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, the Wolves are favorites and they can be backed at 1.37 to attain this total first. If you want to back the Pelicans, then odds of 3.10 can be found.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Pelicans

6.40

Timberwolves

1.13

Point Spread

Pelicans +13

1.91

Timberwolves -13

1.91

Total Points

Under 228

1.93

Over 228

1.89

Anthony Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Anthony Edwards is available at 1.95 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.79 is available.

Player Points

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 28.5

1.95

Under 28.5

1.79

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 23.5

1.78

Under 23.5

1.96

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 17.5

1.78

Under 17.5

1.96

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 17.5

1.93

Under 17.5

1.81

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 13.5

1.82

Under 13.5

1.92

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 12.5

1.80

Under 12.5

1.93

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 12.5

1.80

Under 12.5

1.93

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

1.97

Under 11.5

1.77

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 10.5

1.78

Under 10.5

1.96

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

1.95

Under 9.5

1.79

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

1.89

Under 8.5

1.83

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 7.5

1.77

Under 7.5

1.97

Player Assists

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

2.17

Under 5.5

1.64

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

1.68

Under 4.5

2.10

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

1.70

Under 4.5

2.07

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.76

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.63

Under 3.5

2.18

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

1.66

Under 3.5

2.15

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.10

Under 2.5

1.70

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.20

Under 2.5

1.64

Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 10.5

1.96

Under 10.5

1.78

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

1.89

Under 6.5

1.83

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 6.5

2.02

Under 6.5

1.74

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

1.64

Under 6.5

2.18

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

1.67

Under 5.5

2.12

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

1.78

Under 5.5

1.96

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

1.91

Under 5.5

1.83

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

1.81

Under 4.5

1.93

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.75

Under 3.5

2.02

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

1.88

Under 3.5

1.85

Mike Conley (Timberwolves)

Over 2.5

2.44

Under 2.5

1.53

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Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

10 Mike Conley

27 Rudy Gobert

30 Julius Randle

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

3 CJ McCollum

13 Kelly Olynyk

15 Jose Alvarado

21 Yves Missi

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	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

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