The New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) are 4.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSN.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Timberwolves 114, Pelicans 107.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-187)
- Total Pick: Under 222.5 (computer predicts 221.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (-4.5)
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Recent Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2024 | Timberwolves | -5.5 | 222.5 | -233 | +189 | 117-106 NO |
| 12/11/2023 | Pelicans | -4.5 | 222 | -175 | +149 | 121-107 NO |
| 11/18/2023 | Timberwolves | -7.5 | 220 | -303 | +237 | 121-120 MIN |
| 11/8/2023 | Timberwolves | -10 | 215.5 | -448 | +333 | 122-101 MIN |
Timberwolves 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Minnesota has compiled a 13-22-0 record against the spread.
- The Timberwolves are 6-10 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 17 of Minnesota's 36 games with a set total have hit the over (47.2%).
- This season, the Timberwolves have been favored 29 times and won 16, or 55.2%, of those games.
- This season, Minnesota has won 11 of its 17 games, or 64.7%, when favored by at least -187 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 14-22-0 ATS this year.
- The Pelicans are 9-14 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 20 of New Orleans' 36 games with a set total have hit the over (55.6%).
- The Pelicans have won 11.1% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (3-24).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +156 or longer in 22 chances.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Robert Dillingham: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Questionable (Elbow),
Karlo Matkovic: Questionable (Back)
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSN
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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