New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans face off Tuesday night in a Western Conference battle at the Smoothie King Center. This marks the first of three matchups between the teams this season. Minnesota enters the game following a grueling back-to-back, having defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday before traveling to New Orleans. The Timberwolves have not faced a back-to-back schedule since late November, making this scenario especially challenging, particularly after a high-energy matchup against the Clippers. Minnesota’s recent form has been inconsistent, including a surprising loss to the Detroit Pistons despite Anthony Edwards delivering a career-high 53 points. On the other side, the New Orleans Pelicans have recently shown signs of life after a prolonged slump. They snapped an 11-game losing streak with back-to-back wins against the Washington Wizards. Despite their struggles this season, the Pelicans have started to find their rhythm, playing solid defense and setting strong early-game tempos. Against the Wizards, they shot 41% from the field and drained 18 three-pointers, building a foundation for their victories.
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0.598 | 82 | 49 | 33 | 3 |
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0.256 | 82 | 21 | 61 |
New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves Latest Matches
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New Orleans Pelicans against Minnesota Timberwolves : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. McCollum
D. Murray
Z. Williamson
H. Jones
A. Edwards
D. DiVincenzo
J. McDaniels
Substitutes
BJ Boston
J. Hawkins
A. Reeves
J. Alvarado
T. Shannon Jr.
J. Clark
M. Conley
N. Alexander-Walker
J. Minott
L. Miller
J. Ingles
New Orleans Pelicans - Minnesota Timberwolves Key Points
- The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five Pels vs. Mavs games
- The Over is 5-0 for the Pels vs. Western Conference opponents in their last 5
- The Pels are 4-1 ATS at home vs opponents on the second leg of a back-to-back
- The Timberwolves are 0-4 on the road for the second leg of a back-to-back
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Julius Randle, stepping up in Karl-Anthony Towns’ absence, has been a reliable contributor to the Mavs’ success, averaging 20.1 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 4.5 APG. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert continues to anchor the Timberwolves’ defense, posting a double-double average of 10.2 PPG and 10.3 RPG. Jaden McDaniels also adds defensive strength on the wing, contributing 9.8 PPG and making his mark as a 3-and-D specialist. Edwards, the Timberwolves' offensive leader, has been in excellent form this season, averaging 25.3 PPG while shooting an impressive 42.1% from beyond the arc. He also contributes 5.6 rebounds RPG and 3.9 assists per game (APG). Edwards buried 10 of 15 three-point attempts against the Pistons, showcasing his elite shooting ability. CJ McCollum has stepped up as the Pelicans’ primary scorer, averaging 22.8 PPG and 3.2 made threes per game on 37.8% shooting from deep. Despite all their successes, though, this game presents a tough challenge for the Timberwolves, who must overcome fatigue from their back-to-back schedule and a Pelicans team gaining confidence. McCollum’s scoring surge, along with solid contributions from role players, gives the Pels a promising shot at securing another win and continuing their upward momentum. Our prediction for Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Pelicans to win.
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