Timberwolves vs Pelicans Picks and Prediction – 12/12/2023

By: Ricky MacKenzie |

Last Updated: 12/10/2023 at 11:29 PM ET

Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans 12/11/23 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 12/12/2023, 1:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: NOP -2.5 (-145); O/U 222.5

This Monday, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will head to the Smoothie King Center to take on Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans. Get our free NBA Picks all season long! The Minnesota Timberwolves enter this game on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans following a massive win against Jaren Jackson Jr and the Memphis Grizzlies this past Friday, which resulted in a final score of 127-103.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been nothing short of an absolute powerhouse so far this season, and their record clearly displays that. The Timberwolves currently sit 1st in the Western Conference with an overall record of 17-4 and are without a doubt one of, if not the number one favorite to win the NBA Finals.

Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans enter this game on home court against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves following an embarrassing loss against Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this past Thursday, which resulted in a final score of 133-89.

The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t been anything more than mediocre this season, as they can’t seem to get any momentum going and are only one game above the .500 mark. The Pelicans will need to clean things up at both ends of the court if they want to make it into the postseason. 

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for vs

Timberwolves

Minnesota are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against New Orleans.
Minnesota are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road.

Pelicans

New Orleans are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games.
New Orleans are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games at home.

Our Free NBA Pick for vs

Minnesota Timberwolves +2.5

This game will be nothing short of a mismatch, as it is the best team in the Western Conference, facing off against a Pelicans team that hasn’t shown any promise so far this season and has struggled. Expect Anthony Edwards to be ready to go by game time and for him to lead his team to victory. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win 126-101.