The New Orleans Pelicans (6-6) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) to Smoothie King Center Saturday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Timberwolves vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0.
The Pelicans beat the Denver Nuggets 115-110 Friday in the in-season tournament, covering as a 4.5-point home underdog. They are 6-5-1 ATS on the season and 4-3 ATS at home. New Orleans is 6-6 O/U. It lost to the Wolves 122-101 Nov. 8, the teams’ lone matchup of the season. Minnesota covered as a 9.5-point home favorite.
The Timberwolves lost to the Phoenix Suns 133-115 Wednesday and failed to cover as a 4-point road underdog. This game will end their 4-game road trip. Minnesota was 1-3 against the spread (ATS) yet 3-1 over that span. It is 6-5 ATS and 6-5 O/U on the season. The Wolves are led by G Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 26.3 points per game this season.