The New Orleans Pelicans (26-22) will attempt to stop a three-game home losing skid when taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-25) on January 25, 2023 at Smoothie King Center.
The betting facts in this article are based off odds valid as of January 25, 2023 at 9:01 PM ET. Check out the table below for the most up-to-date lines for this game and Bet $5, Get $150 Win or Lose.
Pelicans Vs Timberwolves Betting Odds
Injury Report as of January 25
Pelicans: Dyson Daniels: Out (Ankle), Naji Marshall: Probable (Toe), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring), Brandon Ingram: Probable (Toe), EJ Liddell: Out (Knee)
Timberwolves: Taurean Prince: Out (Ankle), Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Groin), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Pelicans (-2.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (228.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Pelicans Vs Timberwolves Stat Rankings
| Pelicans Avg. (Rank) | Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 115.6 (9th) | Points Scored | 115.3 (11th) |
| 113.1 (14th) | Points Allowed | 115.6 (20th) |
| 44.5 (7th) | Rebounds | 41 (27th) |
| 11.3 (11th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.1 (25th) |
| 11 (23rd) | 3pt Made | 11.6 (18th) |
| 25.9 (9th) | Assists | 25.2 (12th) |
| 14.6 (25th) | Turnovers | 15.2 (28th) |
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Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 43 | 21.1 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 48 | 14.8 | 9.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Trey Murphy III | 45 | 12.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Naji Marshall | 43 | 10.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Herbert Jones | 32 | 9.9 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 49 | 24.3 | 6.0 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 46 | 17.6 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Rudy Gobert | 40 | 13.3 | 11.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 46 | 11.5 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 49 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Pelicans are 24-24-0 this season.
- New Orleans is 9-8 as 2.5-point favorites or more.
- This season, 27 of the Pelicans’ 48 games have gone over the point total.
- A total of 25 times so far this season, New Orleans and its opponent have combined to score more than 228.5 points.
- The total for this game is 228.5, and that’s 0.2 points fewer than the average total in Pelicans games thus far this season.
- The Timberwolves have 22 wins in 49 games against the spread this year.
- As a 2.5-point underdog or more, Minnesota is 8-7 against the spread.
- Out of 49 Timberwolves games so far this year, 24 have gone over the total.
- Minnesota’s games have finished with over 228.5 points scored 24 times this year.
- The average total points scored in Timberwolves games this year (228.5) is 2.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.
