Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 12

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (26-55) are 5-point underdogs as they look to stop an eight-game road losing streak when they square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (48-33) on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Target Center. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup has a point total of 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 (80.6%)

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in a matchup 37 times this season (37-44-0).
• The Pelicans are 44-34-2 against the spread this season.
• This season, Timberwolves games have hit the over 36 times.
• The Pelicans have hit the over 49.4% of the time this season (40 of 81 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has fared worse at home, covering 17 times in 40 home games, and 20 times in 41 road games.
• The Timberwolves have eclipsed the over/under less often at home, hitting the over in 13 of 40 home matchups (32.5%). On the road, they have hit the over in 23 of 41 games (56.1%).
• This year, New Orleans is 26-14-1 at home against the spread (.634 winning percentage). Away, it is 18-20-1 ATS (.450).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have gone over more frequently at home (21 of 41, 51.2%) than away (19 of 40, 47.5%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 boards and 3.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Jaylen Clark's numbers on the season are 4 points, 1.7 boards and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 43.8% from the floor.
• Terrence Shannon Jr. averages 5.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists.
• Joan Beringer averages 3.4 points, 2 boards and 0.3 assists, shooting 65.1% from the field.
• Julian Phillips is averaging 2.6 points, 1 boards and 0.2 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Derik Queen averages 11.5 points for the Pelicans, plus 6.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gives the Pelicans 14 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Jordan Poole's numbers on the season are 13.4 points, 2 boards and 3.1 assists per contest. He is sinking 37.2% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.5 triples.
• Micah Peavy averages 4 points, 1.9 boards and 1 assists. He is making 38% of his shots from the floor.
• The Pelicans receive 4.9 points per game from Jordan Hawkins, plus 1.7 boards and 0.8 assists.

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