The Minnesota Timberwolves (7-29) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (15-21) on Thursday night at the Smoothie King Center. The tip-off for this game is set for 8 PM ET. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Timberwolves at Pelicans: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:41 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Timberwolves +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Pelicans -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +8 (-110) | Pelicans -8 (-110)
- Over/Under: 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Timberwolves at Pelicans: Key injuries
Timberwolves
- PG D’Angelo Russell (knee) out
- SG Jarrett Culver (toe) doubtful
- SG Malik Beasley (suspension) out
- PG Jordan McLaughlin (health and safety protocols) out
Pelicans
- SG J.J. Redick (heel) out
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Timberwolves at Pelicans: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Pelicans 124, Timberwolves 110
Money line (ML)
The PELICANS (-350) are huge favorites in this game, but that actually has to do more with the current state of the Timberwolves. Minnesota has lost nine straight games and is just 2-16 in their last 18 road games.
This is one of the worst teams in the NBA and they likely won’t be able to turn things around anytime soon. These odds are a bit chalky but take the Pelicans here in what should be a blowout.
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Against the spread (ATS)
PELICANS -8 (-110) is the play here as the Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in nine straight games. Before the All-Star break, the Timberwolves were having major problems staying competitive in games as they lost to the Hornets by 33 points in their final game.
New Orleans hasn’t been much better against the spread (4-9 in their previous 13 games) but they inspire much more confidence here, especially at home. Take the Pelicans here to win by double-digits on Thursday night.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 238.5 (-110) is our lean here as the Timberwolves currently have one of the worst offenses in the NBA. They are averaging fewer than 108 points per game and their offensive output is highly inconsistent on a night-to-night basis.
Both teams rank inside the bottom five in defense so expect some scoring, but 238.5 seems like five points (or so) too many.
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