Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans Line | +5 |
| Total | 223 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The team with the worst record currently in the Western conference, the New Orleans Pelicans, are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in this all-Western matchup. The Pelicans are coming off back-to-back wins against the worst team of the NBA, but this might be the chance to turn things around. On the other hand, The Wolves are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and are currently on a three-game losing streak, following a three-game winning streak.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: Jose Alvarado, Jeremiah Robison-Earl are questionable, Karlo Matkovic, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson are out
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Luka Garza, Rob Dillingham, Daishen Nix are out
New Orleans Pelicans Form and Trends
The Pelicans have a 7-29 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the West. New Orleans is 14-22 against the spread and 19-16-1 in over/under, while having a 5-14 home record. New Orleans is 2-11 in their last 13 games, but 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 6-1 in their last 7 games.
The Pelicans are coming off a 110-98 win in Washington, even though they shot with just 41% from the field. All five Pelicans starters scored double figures, led by CJ McCollum with 25 points with 6 triples.
CJ McCollum leads the Pels in scoring with 22.8 points, adding 3.8 rebounds and 4 assists. Zion Williamson adds 22.7 points, 8 rebounds and 5.3 assists but he is out with an injury.
Minnesota Timberwolves Form and Trends
The Timberwolves have a 17-17 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the West. The Wolves are 13-21 against the spread and 18-16 in over/under, while having a 9-7 home record. The Wolves are coming off three consecutive losses, and are 2-7 against the spread in their last 9 games. Over is 5-0 in their last 5 games.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 105-119 loss in Detroit, as they shot with just 42% from the field. Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 53 points, but they weren’t enough to lift Minnesota to victory. The Ant made 10 triples and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Edwards leads the Timberwolves both in scoring with 25.3 points, adding 5.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists. Julius Randle adds 20.1 points, 7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pels are third-worst in the league, averaging 107.5 points per game. They shoot 44.2% from the field, which is the third-worst in the league, and 33.8% from beyond the arc (26th). Defensively, the Pels allow 117.5 points per game, which is just 25th in the league.
Offensively, the Wolves average 109.2 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. They shoot 45.9% from the field (19th) and with 37.8% from beyond the arc (5th). Defensively, they allow 108 points per game, which is the 5th-best in the NBA.
The Wolves are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Pelicans, but the Pelicans are 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 meetings. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings.
Prediction
In this Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, the Timberwolves are coming as -5 road favorites. Both teams are in opposite forms lately, as the Pelicans have two straight wins and that might keep them going, while on the other hand, the Wolves have lost three straight and are playing their second game in two nights, so I cannot make a case for them as road favorites in this particular spot. Both teams have been involved in some high scoring games lately, as they are 11-1 to the over in their last 12 games combined, and I expect this trend to continue today. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 223
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