Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction 3/19/25 NBA Picks Today

The New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Pelicans Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Pistons and Spurs, and they play the Pistons, 76ers, and Warriors next. The Pelicans have lost seven of their last eight games and are one of two teams eliminated from playoff contention.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 110.4 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 119.1 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 24.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 20.9 points and 3.8 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Boston is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Jazz, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Suns, Pistons, and Nuggets next. The Timberwolves have won eight of their last nine games but are still currently in the play-in tournament.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.6 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.7 points and 4.7 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 18 road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Timberwolves have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Pelicans have won three of their last five games as road underdogs against the Timberwolves following a loss.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five night games at Target Center.

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Injury Report

The Timberwolves don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, and Brandon Boston.

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction

Thick line for a Timberwolves team that plays with its food a lot, and just lost to the Pacers at home as a double-digit favorite. It’s hard to figure out what you’re going to get from the Timberwolves night-to-night. With that said, the Pelicans are 2-8 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Pelicans have also lost 28 of their 34 road games.

The Timberwolves are also fighting to get out of the play-in tournament, and I’d assume they’ll be more focused after losing to the Pacers. The Timberwolves should win this game comfortably, but the Pelicans hanging around wouldn’t be shocking given Minnesota’s hit-or-miss vibes this season. I’ll still lay the points with the Timberwolves if forced to pick.