Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around San Antonio Spurs forward Kelly Olynyk (8) during the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-8) and New Orleans Pelicans (3-18) meet Tuesday from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Timberwolves won 2-1

The Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-112 Sunday, covering as a 4.5-point home favorite as the Over (234) hit. G Anthony Edwards led the way with 32 points on 13-for-18 shooting. Minnesota, which has won 2 in a row, is 3-3 straight up and 2-4 against the spread (ATS) over its last 6 contests. It is 8-12 ATS on the season.

The Pelicans lost to the LA Lakers 133-121 Sunday, covering as a 15.5-point road underdog as the Over (228) cashed. Three Pelicans topped 20 points led by G Bryce McGowens' 23 points. New Orleans has lost 3 in a row and 12 of its last 13. Despite that, it has covered 6 of its last 8 games and is 10-9-2 ATS on the season.

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Timberwolves at Pelicans odds

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Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -475 (bet $475 to win $100) | Pelicans +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -9.5 (-115) | Pelicans +9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Timberwolves at Pelicans key injuries

Timberwolves

None

Pelicans

F Herbert Jones (calf) out
F Trey Murphy III (elbow) questionable
G Dejounte Murray (achilles) out
G Jordan Poole (quad) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 118, Pelicans 111

Moneyline

PASS.

There's no value here. The Timberwolves (-475) should come out on top, but aren't worth taking as an expensive road favorite.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +9.5 (-115).

The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 9.5 points or greater. They have scored at least 128 points in 2 straight home games and are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 contests at the Smoothie King Center.

The Timberwolves have struggled to meet expectations this season and are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 performances as a favorite of 6 or greater. Minnesota is 4-6 ATS this season.

Take PELICANS +9.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 235.5 (-115).

Neither team plays at a fast tempo, so this should be a slow game with fewer scoring opportunities. The Pelicans are 19th in pace, while the Timberwolves rank 17th.

Minnesota is 2-8 O/U in its last 10 games and scored 113 or fewer in 3 straight away games. The Pelicans are 3-3 O/U in their last 6 performances. Take UNDER 235.5 (-115).

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