The Timberwolves are -9.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans<\/p>\n
Total (Over\/Under): 236.5 points<\/p>\n
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The New Orleans Pelicans visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Minneapolis, MN.<\/p>\n
The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).<\/p>\n
The Pelicans vs Timberwolves Over\/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.<\/p>\n
So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 28-25 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 23-29 against the spread.<\/p>\n
Bet now on Timberwolves vs Pelicans and all NBA games with BetMGM<\/a><\/p>\n Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over\/Under & Moneyline <\/p>\n Spread<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n Money<\/p>\n Pelicans<\/p>\n Timberwolves<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight\u2019s Game:<\/p>\n The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday\u2018s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Timberwolves.<\/p>\n Timberwolves vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:<\/p>\n Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Friday\u2018s game with 70.0% confidence.<\/p>\n Bet now on Timberwolves vs Pelicans and all NBA games with BetMGM<\/p>\n Pelicans Best Bets for Tonight:<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 21 games (+10.25 Units \/ 44% ROI)<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 10 away games (+10.00 Units \/ 86% ROI)<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 away games (+8.90 Units \/ 19% ROI)<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 35 games (+8.50 Units \/ 23% ROI)<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games (+8.05 Units \/ 29% ROI)<\/p>\n Timberwolves Best Bets for Tonight:<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 2H Spread in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.38 Units \/ 20% ROI)<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.50 Units \/ 45% ROI)<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.40 Units \/ 43% ROI)<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2H Moneyline in 32 of their last 45 games at home (+9.37 Units \/ 10% ROI)<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+9.32 Units \/ 38% ROI)<\/p>\n New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:<\/p>\n Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 28-25 (+0.5 Units \/ 0.86% ROI).<\/p>\n 13-40 against the Moneyline (-18.6 Units \/ -33.33% ROI)<\/p>\n 27-26 against the Over for game total points (-1.6 Units \/ -2.74% ROI)<\/p>\n 26-27 against the Under for game total points (-3.7 Units \/ -6.35% ROI)<\/p>\n Minnesota Timberwolves Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:<\/p>\n Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 23-29 (-8.95 Units \/ -15.63% ROI).<\/p>\n 32-20 against the Moneyline (-13.4 Units \/ -8.4% ROI)<\/p>\n 26-26 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units \/ -4.55% ROI)<\/p>\n 26-26 against the Under for game total points (-2.6 Units \/ -4.55% ROI)<\/p>\n Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Timberwolves:<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 50 games (-25.90 Units \/ -22% ROI)<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 17 games at home (-17.05 Units \/ -56% ROI)<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 40 games (-15.30 Units \/ -12% ROI)<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 45 games at home (-15.10 Units \/ -29% ROI)<\/p>\n The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 25 games at home (-13.65 Units \/ -47% ROI)<\/p>\n Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pelicans:<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 45 games (-16.15 Units \/ -34% ROI)<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 40 away games (-14.30 Units \/ -31% ROI)<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 21 games (-14.15 Units \/ -57% ROI)<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 45 games (-13.50 Units \/ -26% ROI)<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 4Q Spread in 13 of their last 35 games (-12.80 Units \/ -31% ROI)<\/p>\n Jump to:<\/p>\n New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/p>\n The Pelicans were 2-10 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545<\/p>\n The Pelicans are 1-17 (.056) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2024-25 season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .445<\/p>\n The Pelicans are 5-22 (.185) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466<\/p>\n The Pelicans are 3-26 (.103) when losing the rebounding margin this season \u2014 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .371<\/p>\n Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans<\/p>\n The Timberwolves are 17-9 (.654) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season \u2014 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .482<\/p>\n The Timberwolves are 15-2 (.882) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season \u2014 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .784<\/p>\n The Timberwolves were 48-20 (.706) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds in the 2023-24 season \u2014 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511<\/p>\n The Timberwolves are 50-36 (.581) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season \u2014 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .456<\/p>\n New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends<\/p>\n The Pelicans are shooting 32% from three (277\/854) at home this season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n The Pelicans shot 38% from three (138\/361) in close and late situations last season \u2014 best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%<\/p>\n The Pelicans averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (182 points\/58 games) in close and late situations last season \u2014 tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3<\/p>\n The Pelicans have averaged 57.2 points in the paint per game (3,030 points\/53 games) this season \u2014 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.6<\/p>\n Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends<\/p>\n The Timberwolves are shooting 50% (288\/574) in close and late situations this season \u2014 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%<\/p>\n The Timberwolves have averaged 60.7 points per game (3,158 points\/52 games) in the second half this season \u2014 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.8<\/p>\n The Timberwolves shot 39% from three (1,037\/2,681) in the 2023-24 season \u2014 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%<\/p>\n The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 56% this season \u2014 tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%<\/p>\n New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends<\/p>\n The Pelicans have averaged 33.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,784 rebounds\/53 games) this season \u2014 tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.0<\/p>\n The Pelicans averaged 8.5 steals per game (701 steals\/82 games) last season \u2014 tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2<\/p>\n The Pelicans have averaged 9.0 steals per game (972 steals\/108 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season \u2014 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9<\/p>\n The Pelicans have averaged 9.0 steals per game (476 steals\/53 games) this season \u2014 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4<\/p>\n Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends<\/p>\n The Timberwolves have blocked 293 shots this season \u2014 4th most among NBA teams<\/p>\n The Timberwolves allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,222 points\/3,480 shots) in the second half in the 2023-24 season \u2014 best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.31<\/p>\n The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (293 blocks\/52 games) this season \u2014 tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9<\/p>\n The Timberwolves blocked 496 shots in the 2023-24 season \u2014 5th most among NBA teams<\/p>\n Bet now on Timberwolves vs Pelicans and all NBA games with BetMGM<\/a><\/p>\n Bet on NBA Odds at BetMGM<\/p>\n At BetMGM<\/a>, you can bet online<\/a> with updated NBA betting odds<\/a>. 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