Pelicans at Timberwolves 1/12/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 4:35 AM ET

Pelicans at Timberwolves 1/12/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Two of the best big men in the league will tangle on Saturday night, when Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans visit Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Pelicans have won three straight games and are currently three games behind Los Angeles for the final playoff spot in the West. On Wednesday, New Orleans shook off a sluggish start to score a 140-124 home victory versus Cleveland. The Pelicans poured in 81 points in the second half and shot 55 percent overall.

All five Minnesota starters scored in double figures and were led by Karl-Anthony Towns with 30 points. Taj Gibson added ten points and 15 rebounds in a losing effort for the Timberwolves.

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Minnesota G/F Robert Covington is dealing with a right ankle injury and remains out indefinitely. The Pelicans rank third in the league and are catching the Timberwolves on the second night of a back-to-back. Take New Orleans to win outright as a small road underdog on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Pelicans win and cover ATS 120-116.