New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Minnesota Timberwolves (24-8) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (20-14) to Target Center Wednesday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Pelicans vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Minnesota leads 2-1

The Timberwolves lost at the New York Knicks 112-106 Monday, failing to cover as 1-point favorites. They have lost 2 of their last 4 and are just 1-6 against the spread (ATS) over their last 7. Minnesota is 16-16 ATS on the season. It is led in scoring by G Anthony Edwards, who averages 26.3 points per game (PPG).

The Pelicans beat the Brooklyn Nets 112-85 Tuesday, covering as 5.5-point home favorites. They have won 3 straight but are just 2-3 ATS over their last 5 games. New Orleans is 19-14-1 ATS on the season and 7-6-1 ATS on the road. It is led by F Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 23 PPG.

Pelicans at Timberwolves odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Timberwolves -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +7 (-110) | Timberwolves -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 114, Pelicans 112

Moneyline

PASS.

The Wolves (-260) won the 1st meeting in Minnesota and have been playing well at home this season. However, they aren't worth a play given the expensive ML value.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +7 (-110).

New Orleans has kept these games close. It lost in Minnesota 122-101 Nov. 8 without G CJ McCollum or F Zion Williamson. It has either lost by less than 2 points or won straight up in the other 2 meetings. The Pelicans have won 4 straight road games as well, so they have performed well away from home.

While still playing well, the Wolves have 8 losses on the season with 2 coming in their last 4 games. The Pelicans are playing well enough to suggest they can keep this close.

Back PELICANS +7 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 222.5 (-110).

The Timberwolves are 4-4 O/U in their last 8 games. They have ample scoring behind the starpower of Edwards. Minnesota has allowed 110 or more in 3 of its last 4 games as well.

The Pelicans have alternated going Over and Under in their last 10 games and are primed to go Over here. They have scored at least 112 in 4 straight. New Orleans has 7 players averaging double figures and 2 topping 20 PPG. The depth and variety should bode well for the total.

Take OVER 222.5 (-110).

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