The Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8) and New Orleans Pelicans (3-19) wrap up a 2-game set Thursday. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, 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.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0

Minnesota squeaked out its third win in a row with a 149-142 OT victory over New Orleans Tuesday. It failed to cover as a 12.5-point road favorite and the Over (229.5) hit. The Timberwolves were propelled by a game-high 44-point performance from G Anthony Edwards and a double-double from C Rudy Gobert (26 points, 13 rebounds). The Wolves overcame a 15-point deficit in the victory.

New Orleans dropped its four

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