Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 6

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (13-40) are heavy underdogs (+10) as they attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-20) at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Target Center. The contest airs on FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup's point total is set at 236.5.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (84.9%)

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread 24 times in 52 games with a set spread.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 28-24-1 this year.
• Timberwolves games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 26 times out of 53 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under 50.9% of the time (27 out of 53 games with a set point total).
• Minnesota has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 11 times in 25 games at home, and it has covered 13 times in 27 games when playing on the road.
• At home, the Timberwolves eclipse the total 32% of the time (eight of 25 games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, eclipsing the total in 66.7% of games (18 of 27).
• New Orleans has performed better against the spread at home (16-11-0) than away (12-13-1) this season.
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (55.6%, 15 of 27) compared to on the road (46.2%, 12 of 26).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle's numbers on the season are 22.1 points, 6.8 boards and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 48.8% from the floor and 32.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made treys.
• Anthony Edwards' numbers on the season are 29.7 points, 5.3 boards and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 49.4% from the floor and 40.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.4 made treys (fifth in NBA).
• Rudy Gobert's numbers on the season are 10.7 points, 11.3 boards and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 70.6% from the floor (first in league).
• Naz Reid averages 14.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists, shooting 47.3% from the floor and 39.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 13.4 points, 4.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 22.1 points, 5.8 boards and 3.7 assists. He is also sinking 47.3% of his shots from the field and 37.3% from 3-point range, with 3.2 triples per game (ninth in league).
• The Pelicans are getting 12.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game from Derik Queen.
• Zion Williamson averages 21.4 points, 6.2 boards and 3.5 assists. He is sinking 57.4% of his shots from the field.
• Saddiq Bey's numbers on the season are 16.4 points, 5.8 boards and 2.4 assists per contest. He is making 44.8% of his shots from the floor and 35% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.8 triples.
• The Pelicans are getting 13.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game from Jeremiah Fears.

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