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The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-8) will try to halt a three-game road losing streak at the New Orleans Pelicans (3-18) on December 2, 2025. Tuesday’s matchup between the Timberwolves and the Pelicans features the Timberwolves as solid 9.5-point favorites. The matchup’s point total is 232.5.

Check out everything you need 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: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. ETWhere: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LouisianaTV: FDSNX, 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 -9.5 -110 -110 232.5 -110 -110 -375 +300

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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Pelicans (+ 9.5)
O/U Pick: Over (232.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 121 – Pelicans 112

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting Insights This year, the Timberwolves games have finished over 232.5 points scored, their current matchup’s total, 11 (out of 20) times.This year, 12 of the Pelicans’ 21 total matchups have gone over 232.5 total points scored.The two teams average a combined 2.1 fewer points per game, 230.4, than this matchup’s over/under of 232.5 points.The Timberwolves and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 3.7 more points per game than the over/under of 232.5 set for this outing.Minnesota has been chosen as the favorite in 16 games this year and has walked away with the win 12 times (75%) in those games.New Orleans has come away with two wins in the 20 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.After the last three head-to-head meetings, Minnesota has a 2-1 record against New Orleans.The Timberwolves also hold a 2-1 edge against the spread when matched up with the Pelicans.Timberwolves Recent TrendsThe Timberwolves have gone 6-4 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.Minnesota’s average total over the last 10 games is 1.5 points more than the 232.5 over/under listed for this matchup.The Timberwolves are 8-12-0 against the spread this season.Minnesota is 4-3 ATS when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.Timberwolves games this year have hit the over 47.6% of the time (10 out of 21 games with a set point total).The Timberwolves average just 2.9 fewer points per game (119.2) than the Pelicans give up (122.1).Minnesota has a 5-0 record against the spread and a 5-0 record overall when scoring more than 122.1 points.This season, the Timberwolves have a 48.7% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.2% lower than the 49.9% of shots the Pelicans’ opponents have hit.The Timberwolves own an identical winning percentage against the spread when playing at home (.400) as they do in road games.Minnesota has gone over the over/under in the same percentage of games at home as road games (50%).As a moneyline favorite, the Timberwolves have picked up the win in seven of eight games when playing at home, good for a .875 winning percentage. They have won five of eight games away from home (.625) as a moneyline favorite.Timberwolves Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 119.2 10 Points Allowed 114.1 10 Rebounds 43.5 19 Assists 26.4 13 Steals 8.6 15 Blocks 5.0 12 Timberwolves LeadersJulius Randle posts 23.0 points, 6.0 assists and 7.5 boards per game.Anthony Edwards posts 28.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks.Rudy Gobert posts 10.4 points, 1.9 assists and 10.1 rebounds per game.Jaden McDaniels puts up 15.5 points, 4.8 boards and 2.4 assists per contest, shooting 52.1% from the floor and 45.5% from downtown (ninth in league) with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.Donte DiVincenzo puts up 14.0 points, 4.0 boards and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting 42.9% from the field and 39.7% from downtown with 3.1 made treys per contest.Pelicans Recent TrendsThe Pelicans have gone 1-9 in their last 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.New Orleans’ average total over the last 10 games is 1.3 points fewer than the 232.5 over/under given for this matchup.The Pelicans are 12-9-0 against the spread this season.So far this season, New Orleans has been installed as underdogs by a 9.5-point margin or more 11 times and are 6-5 ATS in those contests.Pelicans games this season have hit the over on 12 of 21 set point totals (57.1%).The Pelicans’ 111.2 points per game are only 2.9 fewer points than the 114.1 the Timberwolves allow to opponents.New Orleans is 9-2 against the spread and 2-9 overall when it scores more than 114.1 points.The Pelicans’ 44.8% 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 (6-5-0) .In terms of the over/under, New Orleans’ games have finished over more frequently at home (seven of 11, 63.6%) than on the road (five of 10, 50%).Pelicans Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 111.2 27 Points Allowed 122.1 26 Rebounds 42.6 24 Assists 23.3 30 Steals 9.2 7 Blocks 3.5 30 Pelicans LeadersOn a per-game basis, Trey Murphy III gets the Pelicans 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He also averages 1.7 steals (eighth in NBA) and 0.2 blocked shots.On a per-game basis, Derik Queen gives the Pelicans 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.8 blocked shots.Jeremiah Fears gets the Pelicans 15.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while delivering 1.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.Saddiq Bey gets the Pelicans 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while posting 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.The Pelicans are getting 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game from Zion Williamson this year.

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