New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (3-19) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Thursday, December 4, at the Smoothie King Center.
Minnesota looks to extend its three-game winning streak and build on a dramatic 149-142 overtime victory over these same Pelicans on Tuesday. The Wolves erased a 15-point deficit in the second half and sealed the win with a late surge.
Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 29.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists this season, continues to play at an elite offensive level. He erupted for a season-high 44 points in that overtime win in New Orleans, scoring 34 after halftime.
Minnesota has now won three straight games, while building a 7th-ranked offensive rating (119.3).
As for the Pelicans, they own the league’s worst record at 3-19 and have lost 13 of their last 14 games. It has been a terrible stretch of games that saw them drop to 29th in the league in defensive rating (123.0).
Moreover, the Pelicans have been struck with tons of injuries to their key players. Zion Williamson sustained an adductor injury that will keep him out for at least three weeks. Williamson, Jordan Poole, Herbert Jones, Yves Missi, and Dejounte Murray will all sit out on Thursday.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Form
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Players list
J. Fears
ForwardT. Murphy III
S. Bey
A. Edwards
D. DiVincenzo
ForwardJ. McDaniels
Substitutes
M. Peavy
T. Alexander
J. Hawkins
J. Alvarado
ForwardK. Looney
J. Clark
B. Hyland
R. Dillingham
M. Conley
T. Shannon Jr.
ForwardL. Miller
J. Juzang
J. Ingles
New Orleans Pelicans - Minnesota Timberwolves Key Points
- The Timberwolves are coming off a 149-142 overtime win against the Pelicans.
- The Pelicans have lost 13 of their last 14 games.
- The Timberwolves have won three straight games.
- The Pelicans will miss the services of Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, Herbert Jones, Yves Missi, and Dejounte Murray.
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
After pushing the Timberwolves to overtime earlier this week, the Pelicans will again lean on Trey Murphy III and their young core to keep things close. However, their growing list of injuries and recent slide will make the task very difficult.
Minnesota is also riding the momentum of a three-game winning streak, leaning on their 7th-ranked offense to get the job done. Look for Anthony Edwards and the rest of the Wolves to run up the score against the short-handed Pelicans. Our prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves match is: Timberwolves (-11.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $300 for your New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves wager!
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