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The Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8) will attempt to continue a three-game winning stretch when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (3-19) on December 4, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The Timberwolves square off with the Pelicans in a game that Minnesota is currently a substantial favorite by 11.5 points. A 234.5-point total has been set for the game.

Here’s everything you need to know to know about the Timberwolves-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & OddsWhen: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 8 p.m. ETWhere: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LouisianaTV: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+Live Boxscore: FOX Sports Timberwolves vs Pelicans Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Timberwolves -11.5 -110 -110 234.5 -110 -110 -559 +420

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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Pelicans (+ 11.5)
O/U Pick: Over (234.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 122 – Pelicans 114

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting InsightsThe Timberwolves have played seven games with over 234.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, this year.The Pelicans have played in 12 games this season (54.5% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 234.5 points.The two teams average a combined 1.3 fewer points per game (233.2) than this game’s over/under of 234.5 points.The Timberwolves and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 4.2 more points per game than the point total of 234.5 set in this outing.Minnesota has been victorious in 13, or 76.5%, of the 17 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.New Orleans has been chosen as underdogs in 21 games this year and has walked away with the win two times (9.5%) in those games.Minnesota has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head meetings with New Orleans.The Pelicans have an advantage against the spread (1-0) when taking the court against the Timberwolves.Versus the spread, the Pelicans have covered for three straight games, and were favored in zero of those games.Timberwolves Recent TrendsThe Timberwolves have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their past 10 contests.Minnesota’s average total over the last 10 games is 0.9 points fewer than the 234.5 total given for this matchup.The Timberwolves are 8-13-0 against the spread this year.Minnesota has an ATS record of 3-3 in its six games when favored by 11.5 points or more so far this season. The Timberwolves have gone over the point total in 50% of their opportunities this year (11 times in 22 games with a set point total).The Timberwolves average 120.6 points per game, only 2.7 fewer points than the 123.3 the Pelicans allow.Minnesota has a 5-1 record against the spread and a 6-0 record overall when putting up more than 123.3 points.The Timberwolves are shooting 48.7% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points lower than the 49.9% the Pelicans allow to opponents.Against the spread, the Timberwolves have performed better at home, covering four times in 10 home games, and four times in 11 road games.Minnesota has gone over the total in a lower percentage of home games (50%) than away games (54.5%).The Timberwolves have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 7-1 (.875). In road games as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 6-3 (.667).Timberwolves Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 120.6 5 Points Allowed 115.4 11 Rebounds 43.3 20 Assists 26.5 12 Steals 8.5 15 Blocks 4.9 15 Timberwolves LeadersJulius Randle posts 22.7 points, 6.0 assists and 7.4 rebounds per game.Anthony Edwards posts 29.8 points, 4.5 boards and 3.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks.Rudy Gobert averages 11.1 points, 10.2 boards and 1.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.4 steals and 1.6 blocks (seventh in NBA).Jaden McDaniels posts 15.6 points, 4.8 boards and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 52.8% from the field and 47.8% from beyond the arc (fifth in NBA) with 1.7 made treys per game.Donte DiVincenzo averages 14.0 points, 3.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds.Pelicans Recent TrendsThe Pelicans have gone 1-9 over their past 10 contests, with a 7-3 record against the spread during that span.New Orleans’ average total over the last 10 games is 3.0 points fewer than the 234.5 over/under given for this matchup.In the Pelicans’ 22 games this year, they have 13 wins against the spread.New Orleans is 3-2 ATS when underdogs by 11.5 points or more this year.Pelicans games this year have hit the over 13 times in 22 opportunities (59.1%).The Pelicans put up only 2.8 fewer points per game (112.6) than the Timberwolves allow their opponents to score (115.4).New Orleans is 9-2 against the spread and 2-9 overall when it scores more than 115.4 points.The Pelicans’ 45.3% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Timberwolves have given up to their opponents.Against the spread, the Pelicans have had better results away (6-4-0) than at home (7-5-0) .New Orleans’ games have finished above the over/under 66.7% of the time at home (eight of 12), and 50% of the time away (five of 10).Pelicans Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 112.6 25 Points Allowed 123.3 28 Rebounds 42.6 24 Assists 23.4 29 Steals 9.0 7 Blocks 3.4 30 Pelicans LeadersTrey Murphy III delivers 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game for the Pelicans.Derik Queen is putting up 12.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He’s making 48.3% of his shots from the field.Jeremiah Fears gets the Pelicans 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while delivering 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.Saddiq Bey gets the Pelicans 13.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while posting 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.The Pelicans are getting 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game from Jose Alvarado this year.

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