Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 25, 2023

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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 25, 2023

NBA action continues on Wednesday at 8:00PM ET as the Minnesota Timberwolves square off with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Dimers' best betting picks for Timberwolves vs. Pelicans, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

 

Who will win Timberwolves vs. Pelicans?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Timberwolves-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 59% chance of beating the Timberwolves.

More: Full Betting Guide for Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Odds

  • Spread: Pelicans -2.5 (-110), Timberwolves +2.5 (-106)
  • Moneyline: Pelicans -140, Timberwolves +120
  • Total: Over/Under 228.5 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are listed as -2.5 favorites against the Timberwolves, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Timberwolves (+2.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -106.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -140. That means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Timberwolves at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 228.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Timberwolves and Pelicans are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 228.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

  • Spread: Timberwolves +2.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
  • Moneyline: Pelicans @ -140 via PointsBet (59% probability)
  • Total: Under 228.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)

 

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Minnesota vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday has the Pelicans winning 115-112.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Timberwolves-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Timberwolves vs. Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to finish with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Timberwolves Projected Box Score

  • Anthony Edwards: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
  • D'Angelo Russell: 20 PTS, 2 REB, 7 AST
  • Rudy Gobert: 17 PTS, 13 REB, 1 AST
  • Jaden McDaniels: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
  • Kyle Anderson: 11 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

  • CJ McCollum: 22 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
  • Brandon Ingram: 17 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
  • Jonas Valanciunas: 15 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
  • Jose Alvarado: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
  • Trey Murphy: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Timberwolves vs. Pelicans on Wednesday January 25, 2023.

 

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Pelicans and Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

  • Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  • Date: Wednesday January 25, 2023
  • Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center

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