Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

Keep reading to see our Timberwolves vs Pelicans NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Timberwolves are currently 18-17.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (11th).
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 108-106 win vs. the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans hold a 7-29 record so far.
  • Defensively, New Orleans are giving up 117.5 points per game.
  • The Pelicans are coming off a 110-98 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the 7-29 Pelicans will host the 18-17 Timberwolves in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 4.5 points on the road.

The over/under line for this game is 220.5. The Timberwolves are -194 on the moneyline, while the Pelicans are +162. New Orleans has won two straight games.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Tuesday, January 7th
  • Betting Odds MIN -4.5, MIN -194 | NO +162 O/U 220.5

Timberwolves Preview: Can Minnesota Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

The Timberwolves improved to 18-17 on the season with a 108-106 win over the Clippers on Monday. Minnesota, who was favored by 2.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 214 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 214.5.

After the Clippers went on an 11-0 run early, Minnesota battled back, winning the 2nd quarter 30-26 and the 3rd 31-23. They entered the 4th with a 77-76 lead and edged out the Clippers 31-30 in the final period to secure the win.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Clippers, scoring 37 points and hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. He also added 8 assists and 7 rebounds, shooting 48.3% from the field.

Minnesota made 16 threes, shooting 41% from deep, while their overall FG% was 44.6%. Naz Reid contributed 18 points, and Donte DiVincenzo added 15, with 8 of those points coming in the 3rd quarter.

The Timberwolves put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Clippers to 106 points on 41% shooting. They gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 23 points. Minnesota did struggle in the 4th, giving up 30 points, but they still managed to secure the win.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves limited the Clippers to 12 threes on 34% shooting. They also sent the Clippers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. Minnesota finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Pelicans Preview: Can the Pelicans Pull Off a Home Win?

The Timberwolves moved above .500 with a 108-106 win over the Clippers on Monday, improving to 18-17 for the season. Minnesota was favored by 2.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 214 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 214.5.

After falling behind 18-7 following an 11-0 Clippers run, Minnesota responded by winning the next three quarters. They outscored LA 30-26 in the 2nd, 31-23 in the 3rd, and edged them 31-30 in the 4th after entering the final period with a 77-76 lead.

CJ McCollum's 25 points and 6 made threes led the Pelicans to a win over the Wizards, with Trey Murphy adding 22 points and 4 threes. Yves Missi contributed 16 points, shooting 80% from the field.

New Orleans hit 18 threes at a 36.7% rate, despite shooting just 41.1% overall. Herbert Jones scored 7 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.

The Pelicans put together a strong defensive performance on Sunday, holding the Wizards to just 98 points. They allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter, 23 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th. New Orleans limited Washington to 42% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pelicans held the Wizards to 26% shooting, with Washington making 11 threes. The Wizards also went 11/14 from the free-throw line. New Orleans grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last ten home games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 0-10. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction

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