New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans (18-51) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-30) Wednesday. Tip-off from Target Center in Minneapolis is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0

The Pelicans have lost 3 games in a row and 7 of their last 8 outings. They are coming off a 127-81 loss to the Detroit Pistons Monday, failing to cover as 6.5-point home underdogs.

The Timberwolves had an 8-game winning streak snapped in a 132-130 OT loss as 10.5-point favorites vs. the visiting Indiana Pacers Monday. They are in seventh place in the West, a half-game behind the Golden State Warriors for the final guaranteed playoff spot.

Pelicans at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Timberwolves -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +13.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Pelicans at Timberwolves key injuries

Pelicans

G Brandon Boston (ankle) out
F Herbert Jones (shoulder) out
G Trey Murphy III (shoulder) out
G Dejounte Murray (Achilles) out

Timberwolves

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 127, Pelicans 109

Moneyline

New Orleans has been awful on the road, sporting a 6-28 away record this season and losing 10 of its last 12 road games. The Pelicans have lost 7 of their last 8 games, while the Timberwolves have won 8 of 9.

Minnesota has not lost consecutive home games since dropping 2 in a row to Washington and Sacramento on Feb. 1 and 3.

With the Wolves healthy, there is no reason to pick the Pelicans or bet on the home team at this price.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Timberwolves are 13-2 ATS in their last 15 wins. The Pelicans have gone 1-9 ATS in their last 10 losses, and 5 of their last 8 losses have been by more than 12 points.

BET TIMBERWOLVES -13.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Minnesota has averaged 122.8 points in its last 9 games. New Orleans has allowed 119 or more points in 7 of its last 10 games.

Seven of the last 10 games for the Timberwolves have surpassed 227 total points.

BET OVER 227.5 (-115).

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