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Read Article Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction: Minnesota to Win, Anthony Edwards Projected for Big Game in Tuesday's NBA Matchup [1/7/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans matchup.
NBA action continues on Tuesday at 8:00PM ET as the Minnesota Timberwolves lock horns with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
The Pelicans, who have the likes of Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson, will face off against the Timberwolves, whose lineup includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Timberwolves as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Minnesota-New Orleans game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Timberwolves with a win probability of 65%, compared to 35% for the Pelicans."
For a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Timberwolves vs. Pelicans predictions page.
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Tuesday's action between the Pelicans and Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
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Dimers.com's full preview of Tuesday's Timberwolves vs. Pelicans matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. New Orleans picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Timberwolves and Pelicans 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Timberwolves a 65% chance of beating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 112-108.
According to our model, the Timberwolves (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 221.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Timberwolves | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-105) | +4.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -174 | +150 |
| Total | o221.5 (-110) | u221.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Timberwolves vs. Pelicans matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Player Props
Betting on Minnesota vs. New Orleans NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves in scoring, while Dejounte Murray is projected to be the top scorer for the Pelicans.
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Conclusion
We predict the Timberwolves, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Tuesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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