Minnesota Timberwolves (24-8) vs New Orleans Pelicans (20-14)
2024-01-03 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -7 -- Over/Under: 223.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Minnesota Timberwolves look for another win after winning 13 of their last 17 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Jazz, Lakers, and Nets during this streak. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.4 points and 6.1 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last four games at Target Center following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Mavericks and Lakers last week but are coming off a loss to the Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 107.5 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.4 points and 2.9 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves have the rest advantage and have been a nightmare at home, where they’re 14-1 SU. The New Orleans Pelicans played last night. Still, these are the spots I like to get behind the Pels, when everybody is doubting them or think the moment is too big. This Pelicans roster is too talented to leave this many points on the table, and they beat the Timberwolves by 14 points a few weeks ago. Give me the road dog.
