New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 3/19/25 NBA Picks

Minnesota Timberwolves (40-30) vs New Orleans Pelicans (18-51)

Game Info: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -13.5 -- Over/Under: 228 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: FanDuel SN North

The New Orleans Pelicans pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in a major slump, as they've lost seven of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting trampled by the Pistons in a 127-81 home defeat on Monday. Zion Williamson led the team with 30 points, six rebounds, and two blocks on nine of 18 shooting while Yves Missi added 12 points with 10 rebounds and two blocks, but no other players finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Pelicans shot just 32 percent from the field and five of 32 from the 3-point line as they got off to a nightmare of a start and were never in the contest after falling behind by 63-32 going into halftime. Jose Alverado had a rough game as he shot just one of 10 from the field for his three points, while CJ McCollum shot just one of 15 from the field for his three points. 

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been on a tear as they were riding an eight-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Pacers in a 132-130 overtime loss on Monday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 38 points and five assists, Naz Reid added 21 points off the bench, Donte DiVincenzo scored 19 points while Julius Randle chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 45 percent from the field and 13 of 42 from the 3-point line as they poured in 71 points in the second half to erase an early 15-point deficit and take the lead late in overtime. Before the Pacers' Obi Toppin drained a wild 3-pointer at the buzzer to snatch the game away from the Timberwolves. 

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last 14 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven games at Target Center against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games against Northwest Division opponents.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Pelicans have won four of their last seven games as underdogs against the Timberwolves following a loss.
  • The Timberwolves have lost each of their last two games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against the Timberwolves at Target Center.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Timberwolves' last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Pelicans' last eight games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Pelicans are still missing Brandon Boston and Trey Murphy, while the Timberwolves have a full squad once again. The Pelicans have gone cold again, and they must be low on confidence after getting embarrassed by the Pistons in an ugly loss on Monday. In contrast, the Timberwolves were riding high on an eight-game win streak before they lost in the last second to the Pacers in their last outing. The line was always going to be hefty for this matchup, but the Timberwolves are one of the hottest teams in the league, they are fully healthy and should have no trouble running past this slumping Pelicans squad.

Peter’s Pick Minnesota -13.5

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