Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 7th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson are expected to lead the way for the Pelicans, while the Timberwolves will rely on Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Timberwolves vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Timberwolves will likely win with a projected final score of 112-108.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Timberwolves vs. Pelicans picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Timberwolves -4.5 / Pelicans +4.5
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -174 / Pelicans +150
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 221.5 Points (-110/-105)
Timberwolves -4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Timberwolves have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Pelicans have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Under 221.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher probability of the 221.5-point total staying under, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Minnesota Timberwolves at -174 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +150 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Timberwolves are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 65% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Timberwolves present the best betting value, with the odds of -174 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 1.1%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Timberwolves vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Tuesday's Timberwolves vs. Pelicans matchup.
Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Edwards | 23 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
Julius Randle | 21 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Naz Reid | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Rudy Gobert | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Jaden McDaniels | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Anthony Edwards Over 5.5 Rebounds (+106)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Edwards Over 5.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +106 |
- Our top prop bet for the Timberwolves is on Anthony Edwards to record over 5.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 rebounds, giving us an edge of 8.4% on the +106 odds offered by FanDuel.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dejounte Murray | 21 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
CJ McCollum | 20 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Zion Williamson | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Yves Missi | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Herbert Jones | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Dejounte Murray Over 1.5 3-Pointers (-106)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Dejounte Murray Over 1.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -106 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on Dejounte Murray to record over 1.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 8.8% on the -106 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Timberwolves vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Herbert Jones Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Herbert Jones has recorded more than 3.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 11 games (82% of the time). You can wager on him to record 4+ rebounds again at odds of -124 (55% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Anthony Edwards Over 5.5 Total Rebounds
Anthony Edwards has had more than 5.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 12 appearances (67%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 5.5 rebounds again at odds of +106 (49%), also available at FanDuel.
Jaden McDaniels Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Jaden McDaniels has had more than 4.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 11 appearances (82%). You can bet on him to record over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of +106 (49%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Dejounte Murray of the Pelicans to put up over 1.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Timberwolves -4.5 to cover.
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