Jan 07, 2025
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. Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Info & Odds Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSN Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Venue: Smoothie King Center Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Score Prediction Prediction: Timberwolves 114 – Pelicans 107 Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 4.5) Computer Predicted Spread: Timberwolves (-7.7) Pick OU: Over (220.5) Computer Predicted Total: 221.1 The Timberwolves have covered less often than the Pelicans this year, recording an ATS record of 13-22-0, compared to the 14-22-0 record of the Pelicans. Minnesota (6-11) covers a lower percentage of games when it is favored by 4.5 points or more this season (35.3%) than New Orleans (9-14) does as a 4.5+-point underdog (39.1%). When it comes to exceeding the over/under in 2024-25, New Orleans and its opponents do it more often (55.6% of the time) than Minnesota and its opponents (48.6%). As a moneyline favorite this season, the Timberwolves are 16-13, a better tally than the Pelicans have put up (3-24) as moneyline underdogs. Put your picks to the test and bet on the Timberwolves with BetMGM Sportsbook. Timberwolves Performance Insights The Timberwolves have been lifted by their defense, as they rank fifth-best in the NBA by giving up only 108 points per game. They rank 22nd in the league in points scored (109.2 per contest). Minnesota is grabbing 43.1 boards per game (23rd-ranked in league). It is allowing 43.1 rebounds per contest (eighth-ranked). The Timberwolves rank 22nd in the NBA with 24.8 dimes per game. Minnesota is averaging 15.1 turnovers per game (21st-ranked in league). It is forcing 14.2 turnovers per contest (13th-ranked). The Timberwolves have been thriving in terms of three-point shooting this season, ranking fifth-best in the NBA in three-pointers per game (15.1) and third-best in three-point percentage (37.9%). Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Pelicans Performance Insights In 2024-25, the Pelicans are fifth-worst in the NBA offensively (107.5 points scored per game) and 25th on defense (117.5 points allowed). In 2024-25, New Orleans is 24th in the NBA in rebounds (42.6 per game) and fifth-worst in rebounds allowed (45.5). The Pelicans are 21st in the league in assists (24.9 per game) in 2024-25. With 14.1 turnovers committed per game and 14.3 turnovers forced, New Orleans is 16th and 11th in the NBA, respectively. In 2024-25 the Pelicans are third-worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (11.6 per game) and fifth-worst in 3-point percentage (33.8%). 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 Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 7 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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