New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 02/12/2025, 01:34  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 02/12/2025 at 01:39 in NBA Predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves in their next outing in the NBA, seeking to halt a three-game losing run. They enter this game with the worst record in the Western Conference and are almost 10 games behind their visitors, who are sixth. Read on to find our prediction for this match.

The Pelicans will be keen to arrest their current situation before it slips out of control, as it has often been this season. James Borrego’s men are the worst team in the NBA and have managed just three wins through 21 outings.

Before their current slump, they had lost nine games in a row, which is the second-longest losing run so far this season. The Pels, who return home after a short two-game road trip, were defeated 133-121 by the Lakers last time out.

Jordan Poole and Herb Jones remain sidelined, while Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy are doubtful.

The Timberwolves are back on track after a dip in form in the final week of November. Chris Finch’s men have won their last two matches.

They had lost three in a row before this switch in gears and will be keen to make it three in a row against an out-of-form opponent. The Timberwolves, who are in New Orleans for a back-to-back schedule, are coming off a 125-112 victory at home against the Spurs.

Their 12th win of the season improved them to four games above .500.