Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 4, 2024, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 2, 2024, 10:32PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Target Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mike Conley, the Timberwolves are looking to overcome a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Timberwolves vs Pelicans
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Minnesota-New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 67% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Target Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.46, Pelicans $3.10
- Line: Timberwolves -6 ($1.99), Pelicans +6 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 221.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.99
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Timberwolves at $1.46 and the Pelicans at $3.10.
The Timberwolves are listed as 6-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.99 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+6) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 221.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.99.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+6) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 221.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.10 with Betfair
- Line: Pelicans +6 at $1.95 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 221.5 at $1.99 with Betfair (50% probability)
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Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Pelicans at Target Center this Thursday has the Timberwolves winning 113-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Minnesota vs New Orleans on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live scores.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Player Props
Betting on Timberwolves vs Pelicans player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Edwards is expected to step up for the Timberwolves with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 28 | 6 | 7 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 20 | 9 | 4 |
| Mike Conley | 14 | 2 | 6 |
| Rudy Gobert | 14 | 13 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 13 | 3 | 1 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 5 | 5 |
| CJ McCollum | 17 | 4 | 5 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| Jose Alvarado | 9 | 2 | 3 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs New Orleans match-up at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Pelicans at Target Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday 4 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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