| MATCHUP | Minnesota Timberwolves | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-3 | 4-4 |
| Spread | -4.5 -105 | +4.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -184 | +154 |
| Total | Over 230.5 (-108) | Under 230.5 (-112) |
| Where | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA | |
| When | Friday, November 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans have won four straight games, and it makes the points worth a look. The problem is we’ve been burned by the Pels so many times over the years that I need to see more to be convinced. I’ve said for years that the Pelicans are a talented team capable of competing in the West, and they consistently underachieve or can’t stay healthy. I need more time. The Timberwolves are still without Edwards, but they have six wins and are 8-1 ATS on the season.
The Timberwolves have been a cash cow in the NBA up to this point, and they’re a top-10 team on both sides of the ball. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. I’ll back the Timberwolves, who have yet to let us down. Surprisingly, a Minnesota team appears more trustworthy. I’ll check back on the Pelicans in a week or so.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Bucks and Rockets, and they play the Jazz next. The Timberwolves have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 107.7 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 33.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 17.2 points and 5.9 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 63.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.2 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Jazz and Grizzlies, and they play the Clippers next. The Pelicans have won 4 straight games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 121.8 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.3 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 18.2 points and 6.2 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Trey Murphy III is dishing 3.4 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have lost seven of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games at Smoothie King Center following a road win.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won 18 of their last 19 games as road favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last seven Friday games.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Friday games as home underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last seven games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last six home games against the Timberwolves following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Dejounte Murray ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FT% (95.5%) this season.
- Karlo Matkovic ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (55.0%) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Jonathan Kuminga is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (1.0) and three-point shooting percentage (46.3%) this season.
- Rudy Gobert is one of only three players in the league to have recorded 20+ rebounds in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (26.4).
- The Pelicans have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 19 points @ Nuggets on October 24.
- The Timberwolves rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (63.4%).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (44.2).