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2022 NBA Handicapping
(16-18) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans (21-12)
Date: Wednesday, December 28th
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
NBA Moneyline Odds: Timberwolves +250 | Pelicans -300 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: NOLA -7
NBA Betting Total: 232.5
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The road Timberwolves come into this one off a 113-110 loss against the Miami Heat on the road. They entered that one as 1-point favorites and failed to cover for the third game in a row.
Minnesota is 13-21 against the spread on the season.
The home Pelicans come into this one off a 113-93 win over the Indiana Pacers at home. They entered that one as 2-point favorites and covered for the third game in a row.
New Orleans is 18-15 against the spread on the season.
These two teams have not played each other during the 2022-23 regular season, making Wednesday night the first of three times they’ll face off.
*Editor’s note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing entering games Tuesday night, December 27. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Wednesday, December 28.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Season Stats
Offense
The Timberwolves enter this one scoring 114.6 points per game—a number that ranks 11th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Timberwolves score 110.1 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 17 spot.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 115.6 points per game. That number ranks 22nd in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 110.4 per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 14th across the league and puts them in a tie with the Dallas Mavericks.
Injury Report
- Kyle Anderson, SF (OUT—back/illness)
- Taurean Prince, PF (OUT—shoulder)
- Jordan McLaughlin, PG (OUT—calf)
- Karl-Anthony Towns, C (OUT—calf)
New Orleans Pelicans
Season Stats
Offense
The Pelicans enter this one scoring 117.8 points per game—a number that ranks 3rd in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Pelicans score 113.1 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 6 spot.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 112.4 points per game. That number ranks 14th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 107.8 per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 5th across the league.
Injury Report
- Herbert Jones, SF (Day-to-Day)
- Trey Murphy III, SG (Probable—illness)
- Dyson Daniels, G (Probable—illness)
- Zion Williamson, PF (Probable—conditioning)
- Brandon Ingram, SF (OUT—toe)
- E.J. Lindel, F (OUT—knee)
NBA Betting Trends:
- Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
- Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
- Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Free Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Prediction:
The Pelicans are coming off an impressive win considering how short-handed they were. And latest reports show nearly every player listed as Probable or Day-to-Day as making their returns on Wednesday, which will only build on their momentum.
Adding Zion Williamson and Co. back into the fold should push New Orleans to its fourth win in a row straight up. But I’m also laying the points here for the Pels.
New Orleans gets this one big.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: NOLA -7
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