The Timberwolves will play the Pelicans on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 91.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 83.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 8-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 5-14 record as a home team. They now rank 12th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 20th (109.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 25th averaging 107.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.0 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ranking them 24th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have notched a 2-3 Western Northwest Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 0-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have a 17-17 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 7-29 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Timberwolves be ready to plunder the Pelicans' nest...
The fans in New Orleans be rowdy and raucous, cheering their team...
Timberwolves have a winning record, while the Pelicans be scufflin'...
Watch out for the Timberwolves' offense, they be scoring at will...
See you courtside at today's game, where the action will be fierce...
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...
Look at this game's prop bets below, and place yer wagers wisely...
Best Timberwolves at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -4.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +4.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Timberwolves
Pelicans
1/07/25 8:10pm EST | -4.5 -105+4.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Timberwolves
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/07/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -120112.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -120Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Daniel Theis
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1154.5 u -155Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1507.5 u +110Bet |
Julius Randle
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
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Mike Conley Jr
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1356.5 u +100Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o +11510.5 u -155Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13515.5 u +100Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o -10537.5 u -125Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
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Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -15510.5 u +115Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -120Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 1/07/25 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 36 | 29 | 0.554 | +18.0 | 17-14 | 19-15 | 7-5 | 25-18 | 112.4 | 109.0 | +3.4 | W4 | 6-4 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 17 | 46 | 0.270 | +36.0 | 11-20 | 6-26 | 3-10 | 11-30 | 110.8 | 118.8 | -8.0 | L2 | 5-5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
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Minnesota Timberwolves Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Timberwolves | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Minnesota Timberwolves & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.