| MATCHUP | Minnesota Timberwolves | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-8 | 3-19 |
| Spread | -12.5 -110 | +12.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -575 | +425 |
| Total | Over 233.5 (-112) | Under 233.5 (-108) |
| Where | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA | |
| When | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
The Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans meet Thursday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Pelicans and Spurs, and they play the Clippers next. The Timberwolves have won 3 straight games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 120.6 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.8 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.7 points and 6 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Lakers and Timberwolves, and they play the Nets next. The Pelicans have lost 26 of their last 29 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 112.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 123.4 points on 49.9 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.1 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 20.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 2.8 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won five of their last nine games as underdogs against the Timberwolves following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 13 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games after coming off overtime.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last six Thursday games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Timberwolves’ last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Timberwolves and Pelicans have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Derik Queen ranks 7th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (3.5) this season.
- Saddiq Bey ranks 13th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.0) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Anthony Edwards is one of only three players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
- Jaden McDaniels ranks 4th amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (32.5).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (18.2%).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for H2 win percentage this season (71.4%).
- The Timberwolves rank T4th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi, Zion Williamson, Hebert Jones, Karlo Matkovic, and Jordan Poole.
The Timberwolves don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are a mess across the board, and their injury report doesn’t help matters. However, as I mentioned in the previous meeting a couple of days ago, the Timberwolves are a team that plays with its food. The Timberwolves were double-digit favorites on Tuesday and needed overtime. The Timberwolves have failed to cover their last 3 games as a double-digit favorite. I don’t like the Timberwolves in the big favorite role. Like the previous matchup, give me the points with the Pels.