Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-11) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-4) to Smoothie King Center Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Timberwolves vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0

The Pelicans lost on a neutral court in the In-Season Tournament to Los Angeles Lakers Thursday 133-89 as a 2-point underdog. They are 2-3 against the spread (ATS) over their last 5 games and 13-9-1 ATS on the season. The Pelicans are 9-3 ATS at home. New Orleans is led by F Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 23 points per game (PPG) this season.

The Timberwolves are on a 6-game winning streak and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 127-103 on the road Friday, covering as a 5.5-point favorite. Minnesota is 12-9 ATS on the season and 4-6 ATS on the road. It has covered 4 of its last 6. The Timberwolves are led by G Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 24.4 PPG.

Timberwolves at Pelicans odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +152 (bet $100 to win $152) | Pelicans -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +4 (-108) | Pelicans -4 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 114, Timberwolves 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Wolves have clearly been better this season, but haven't been great on the road, so avoid the underdog's moneyline here.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS -4 (-112).

The Wolves are tied for the 7th-worst covering rate on the road this season. They lean heavily upon Edwards, who will be guarded by F Herb Jones more than likely.

Jones' size could be problematic for the Wolves' leading scorer. The Pelicans are 13-9-1 ATS this season and have covered 7 straight at home. They covered as a 7.5-point home underdog on Nov. 18. The Wolves are 2-2 ATS over their last 4 games.

Considering the Pelicans' strength at home lately, take PELICANS -4 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 222.5 (-110).

The Pelicans have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games and have scored 118 or more in 4 of their last 5. They play at the 12th-fastest pace in the NBA and also have a struggling defense, one that has allowed 117 or more in 3 straight games.

The Wolves have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 and have tallied 120 or more in both times the Over hit. Each side has scorers who can create and make difficult shots. Take OVER 222.5 (-110).

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