The Pelicans will play the Timberwolves on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:12 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 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves set for Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. 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 New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 95.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Minnesota Timberwolves is 96.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 8-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves start this matchup with a 14-1 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 11th (115.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Minnesota Timberwolves stand at 19th averaging 113.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.1 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 21st in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 28th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 107.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 4-5 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves possess a 4-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 20-14 overall record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 24-8 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The New Orleans Pelicans be settin' sail to the Minnesota Timberwolves' arena... Them fans be wild, cheerin' with all their might, creatin' a raucous atmosphere... The Pelicans be standin' at 20-14 overall, while the Timberwolves be at 24-8... In the Western Southwest Division, the Pelicans be at 4-5, while the Timberwolves be at 4-1 in the Western Northwest Division... The Pelicans score 115.9 points per game, while the Timberwolves manage 113.0... See you courtside at today's game, me hearties! (Arrr!)... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... And look at this game's prop bets below, if ye dare... Yo ho ho, let the battle commence on the courts!
Best Pelicans at Timberwolves 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 -5.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +190 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Timberwolves
1/03/24 8:12pm EST | +5.5 -105-5.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Pelicans
Timberwolves
Game to Overtime
1/03/24 8:12pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 112.5 o -130112.5 u +100Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -115Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
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Brandon Ingram
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -130Bet |
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Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Larry Nance Jr
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u -105Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
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Naji Marshall
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -115Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -125Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 21.5 o -14021.5 u +105Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 39.5 o -11539.5 u -120Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 33.5 o +10533.5 u -140Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u +100Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
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Larry Nance Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -115Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 1/03/24 8:12pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Minnesota Timberwolves | 56 | 26 | 0.683 | +8.0 | 30-11 | 26-15 | 12-4 | 37-15 | 113.0 | 106.5 | +6.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
| xp - New Orleans Pelicans | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 21-19 | 28-14 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.1 | 110.7 | +4.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Minnesota Timberwolves Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Timberwolves | +1600 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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 Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at 8:12 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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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.
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