Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to strengthen their bid for a top-six finish when they host the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA on Saturday. The Timberwolves are sixth in the standings at 32–20 on the season, while the Pelicans are second from bottom at 13–40. Here is our prediction for the game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves ran out narrow winners in a bruising cross-conference clash against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, winning 128–126. That result saw the Wolves bounce back from a nine-point defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies and marked their fifth victory in six games, four of which by double digits.
They have posted a respectable 5–2 record in their last seven home games, covering the handicap in the last two of those victories. Moreover, the Minnesota-based outfit has won each of its last three NBA encounters against New Orleans.
For the Pelicans, Saturday's contest offers them a chance to turn the corner after their three-game skid. This includes a dramatic 141–137 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. They have suffered defeat in their last four away games, and in their last two trips to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Minnesota Timberwolves v New Orleans Pelicans Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.28 | 3.8 |
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1.28 | 3.7 |
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1.28 | 3.7 |
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1.25 | 3.75 |
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1.27 | 3.9 |
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Who will win the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans match is: Minnesota Timberwolves –9.5 handicap.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans game on 06/02/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Minnesota Timberwolves has a 71.46% chance to pick up the win against New Orleans Pelicans according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.28.
- There is a probability of 28.54% ⭐ for New Orleans Pelicans to win vs Minnesota Timberwolves with odds of 3.9 at Tonybet.
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Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans's standings in the NBA
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0.598 | 82 | 49 | 33 | 2 |
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Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans Last Matches
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
A. Edwards
D. DiVincenzo
J. McDaniels
T. Murphy III
H. Jones
S. Bey
Z. Williamson
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J. Clark
B. Hyland
J. Juzang
E. Freeman
J. Ingles
M. Peavy
J. Hawkins
J. Poole
J. Fears
K. Looney
Minnesota Timberwolves - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- Minnesota has won five of its last six games, four of which by comfortable margins.
- Minnesota has won five of its last seven home games.
- New Orleans has lost its last three games.
- The Pelicans have suffered defeats in their last four away games.
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Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Minnesota and New Orleans meet from opposite ends of the form ladder on Saturday. The Wolves have been in fine form lately and will look to strengthen their bid for a top-six finish, while the Pelicans have struggled and are apparently heading for the lottery.
Notably, the Minnesota Timberwolves have not only dismantled opponents in their recent games, but mostly by significant margins. We are tipping them to win by at least 10 points. Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction is Minnesota Timberwolves –9.5 handicap.
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