The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-8) and New Orleans Pelicans (3-18) meet Tuesday from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Timberwolves won 2-1
The Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-112 Sunday, covering as a 4.5-point home favorite as the Over (234) hit. G Anthony Edwards led the way with 32 points on 13-for-18 shooting. Minnesota, which has won 2 in a row, is 3-3 straight up and 2-4 against the spread (ATS) over its last 6 contests. It is 8-12 ATS on the season.
The Pelicans lost to the LA Lakers 133-121 Sunday, covering as a 15.5-point road underdog as the Over (228) cashed. Three Pelicans topped 20 points led by G Bryce McGowens’ 23 points. New Orleans has lost 3 in a row and 12 of its last 13. Despite that, it has covered 6 of its last 8 games and is 10-9-2 ATS on the season.
Timberwolves at Pelicans odds
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Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -475 (bet $475 to win $100) | Pelicans +350 (bet $100 to win $350)Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -9.5 (-115) | Pelicans +9.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Timberwolves at Pelicans key injuries
Timberwolves
Pelicans
F Herbert Jones (calf) outF Trey Murphy III (elbow) questionableG Dejounte Murray (achilles) outG Jordan Poole (quad) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Timberwolves at Pelicans picks and predictionsPrediction
Timberwolves 118, Pelicans 111
PASS.
There’s no value here. The Timberwolves (-475) should come out on top, but aren’t worth taking as an expensive road favorite.
BET PELICANS +9.5 (-115).
The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 9.5 points or greater. They have scored at least 128 points in 2 straight home games and are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 contests at the Smoothie King Center.
The Timberwolves have struggled to meet expectations this season and are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 performances as a favorite of 6 or greater. Minnesota is 4-6 ATS this season.
Take PELICANS +9.5 (-115).
BET UNDER 235.5 (-115).
Neither team plays at a fast tempo, so this should be a slow game with fewer scoring opportunities. The Pelicans are 19th in pace, while the Timberwolves rank 17th.
Minnesota is 2-8 O/U in its last 10 games and scored 113 or fewer in 3 straight away games. The Pelicans are 3-3 O/U in their last 6 performances. Take UNDER 235.5 (-115).
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