The New Orleans Pelicans (13-40) and Minnesota Timberwolves (32-20) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will broadcast live on FDSN.
The Timberwolves are 9.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Timberwolves -9.5), with the over/under set at 236.5 total points. Minnesota is a -400 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +320 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Friday, February 6.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks
- Pelicans vs Timberwolves pick: Under 236.5 (-110)
My Timberwolves vs. Pelicans best bet is on the Under at 236.5 total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Odds
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -110 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | +320 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -110 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | -400 |
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The Timberwolves have seen the total go Over the number in four straight games, but they also tend to go Under when they face a team under .500 (15-12 to the under).
When the total is set north of 230 in Wolves' games this season, the Under is 17-12. Meanwhile, the Under is 19-20 in Pelicans' games in those scenarios.
The Pelicans attempt the highest percentage of shots at the rim in the league, but of course, the Timberwolves employ Rudy Gobert, and their rim defense is ranked top-10 in the league.
The Timberwolves force a high number of mid-range attempts, and the Pelicans are the worst team in the league when it comes to mid-range shooting.
The Pelicans have no incentive to tank, having sent their first-round pick out, so they’ll compete here.
Minnesota should be able to hold down the Pelicans' offense, though.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Predictions, Betting Analysis
I’ve got this total projected at 228 points. So, I’ll take the Under here.
The Wolves offense will likely cool down, and the Pelicans should be able to keep the game close enough to prevent it from getting out of hand.
Pick: Under 236.5 (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Timberwolves vs. Pelicans betting prediction is on the Under at 236.5 total points.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Betting Trends
