Timberwolves vs. Pelicans NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 3

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: BSN and BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans (20-14) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they hit the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-8) on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Target Center as 5.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on BSN and BSNO. The matchup's point total is 221.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have compiled a 15-15-2 record against the spread this season.
• In the Pelicans' 34 games this season, they have 19 wins against the spread.
• This season, Timberwolves games have hit the over 17 times out of 34 chances.
• Pelicans games this season have gone over the total in 16 of 34 opportunities (47.1%).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has played better at home, covering eight times in 15 home games, and seven times in 17 road games.
• When it comes to point totals, the Timberwolves hit the over less consistently when playing at home, as they've exceeded the total six times in 15 opportunities this season (40%). On the road, they have hit the over 11 times in 17 opportunities (64.7%).
• New Orleans' winning percentage against the spread at home is .632 (12-7-0). On the road, it is .467 (7-7-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over nine of 19 times at home (47.4%), and seven of 15 away (46.7%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points, 5.1 assists and 5.3 boards.
• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.4 points, 2.9 assists and 9.2 boards.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 12.8 points, 12.1 boards and 1.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 2.1 blocked shots (seventh in NBA).
• Mike Conley's numbers on the season are 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the floor and 45.5% from beyond the arc (sixth in league), with an average of 2.4 made treys.
• Naz Reid's numbers on the season are 12.6 points, 4.4 boards and 1 assists per contest, shooting 50.2% from the field and 39.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.9 made treys.

Pelicans Leaders

• Brandon Ingram averages 23.4 points for the Pelicans, plus 4.8 boards and 5.4 assists.
• The Pelicans receive 14.5 points per game from Jonas Valanciunas, plus 9.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
• The Pelicans are receiving 22.3 points, 6.2 boards and 4.7 assists per game from Zion Williamson.
• Per game, CJ McCollum provides the Pelicans 20.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists, plus 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Herbert Jones averages 10.6 points, 3.8 boards and 2.6 assists. He is draining 47.2% of his shots from the floor and 34% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 treys per contest.

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