The Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) take the court against the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) as 4.5-point favorites on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSN. If you hope to make an informed wager on Tuesday’s game, check out the best bets available in the article below (according to our computer predictions). Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up. Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Info When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana TV: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSN Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Best Bets Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 4.5) Minnesota has 13 wins in 35 games against the spread this season. Against the spread, New Orleans is 14-22-0 this year. Against the spread as 4.5-point favorites or more, the Timberwolves are 6-11. As 4.5-point underdogs or greater, the Pelicans are 9-14 against the spread. Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM Pick OU: Over (220.5) In 15 games this season, the Timberwolves and their opponents have gone over 220.5 total points. The Pelicans have played 22 games this season that have gone over 220.5 combined points scored. The average total in Minnesota’s matchups this year is 219, 1.5 fewer points than this game’s over/under. The average over/under for New Orleans’ outings this season is 223.7, 3.2 more points than this game’s total. The Timberwolves are the 23rd-highest scoring team in the league this year. The Pelicans have scored the 20th-most points. The Timberwolves are the NBA’s sixth-ranked scoring defense while the Pelicans are the 25th-ranked. Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-185) The Timberwolves have won 16, or 55.2%, of the 29 games they’ve played as favorites this season. The Pelicans have been underdogs in 27 games this season and have come away with the win three times (11.1%) in those contests. This season, Minnesota has won 11 of its 17 games, or 64.7%, when favored by at least -185 on the moneyline. This season, New Orleans has come away with a win one time in 23 chances when named as an underdog of at least +150 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 64.9% chance of a victory for the Timberwolves. Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post NBA Best Bets: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Picks for January 7 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.