Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 March 2025
Mar 21, 2025, 2:00PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Target Center on Saturday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid, the Timberwolves are aiming to beat a Pelicans team that includes CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and Jose Alvarado.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Pelicans game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Minnesota vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves an 87% chance of beating the Pelicans at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Target Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.08, Pelicans $9.00
- Line: Timberwolves -15.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +15.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 222 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Timberwolves at $1.08 and the Pelicans at $9.00.
The Timberwolves are listed as 15.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+15.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 222 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+15.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 222-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $9.00 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +15.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 222 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Timberwolves vs Pelicans betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option because of the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Pelicans at Target Center this Saturday is the Timberwolves winning 118-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Minnesota vs New Orleans game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Timberwolves vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Pelicans at Target Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 22 March 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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