Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The New Orleans Pelicans (19-51) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-31) on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Target Center.
This is the second leg of two straight games between the Pelicans and the Timberwolves. The Pelicans defeated the Wolves, 119-115, last March 19. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and New Orleans' Zion Williamson both had game-highs of 29 points.
The Wolves-Pelicans regular season series is now tied at 1-1. Look for Minnesota to bounce back in this rematch. Despite a two-game skid, the Wolves have still won eight of the last 10 games. In that span, their offensive rating has increased to 123.7, eight points up from their season average of 115.6.
As for the Pelicans, their success hinges on the able shoulders of Zion and CJ McCollum. They're still missing three key players in Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, and Herbert Jones. Those names are three of the Pelicans' top defenders. As a result, their defensive rating has gone down to a league-worst 119.5.
Minnesota did lose to New Orleans in their recent matchup, but the law of averages will eventually kick in. With no injuries to report, the Wolves have the full arsenal to contend with the Pelicans' faltering defense.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Form
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0.598 | 82 | 49 | 33 | 3 |
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0.256 | 82 | 21 | 61 |
Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans Latest Matches
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Minnesota Timberwolves against New Orleans Pelicans : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
A. Edwards
J. McDaniels
J. Ingles
C. McCollum
J. Alvarado
Substitutes
T. Shannon Jr.
J. Clark
B. Hyland
M. Conley
N. Alexander-Walker
D. DiVincenzo
R. Dillingham
J. Minott
J. Hawkins
A. Reeves
E. Payton
K. Brooks Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- The Pelicans are missing Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, and Herbert Jones.
- The Timberwolves have produced a 123.7 offensive rating in the last 10 games.
- The Pelicans have the league-worst defensive rating (119.5).
- The Timberwolves don't have anyone listed on their injury report.
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Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Despite losing the previous match to the Pelicans, the Timberwolves still have a 123.7 offensive rating in the last 10 games. Minnesota won eight of those games, an indication that the law of averages will eventually kick in.
Plus, the Pelicans are missing three of their top defenders. Look for Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle to bounce back with more efficient performances. Our prediction for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans match is: Timberwolves (-14.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $350 for your Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans wager!
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