Minnesota Timberwolves will look to improve on their 33-22 record on Saturday when they host New Orleans Pelicans in NBA betting odds action at Target Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Minnesota Timberwolves as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as -8.5-point favorites on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 220 for Saturday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 114-104 result in favor of the Timberwolves. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Orleans Pelicans will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 26-24-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Minnesota Timberwolves are 27-26-2 ATS. New Orleans is 29-21-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Minnesota is 27-27-1 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs New Orleans injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 11-rated Minnesota Timberwolves and the No. 19-rated Pelicans in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Minnesota's No. 22-rated NBA squad against New Orleans's No. 17-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Minnesota rates No. 30 in the league with 7.71 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 13 with 10.76 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anthony Davis poured in 43 points for New Orleans on Friday, as they defeated Oklahoma City 114-100 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds for Minnesota on Thursday, leading the Timberwolves to a 108-89 victory over Milwaukee at Target Center.
- New Orleans is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
- New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 10 games on the road
- Minnesota is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
- Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
- Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New Orleans home to Utah, Monday, February 5th
Minnesota at Cleveland, Wednesday, February 7th
