Timberwolves vs. Pelicans prediction: Minnesota to win, Anthony Edwards projected for big game in Tuesday's NBA matchup [12/2/2025]

The New Orleans Pelicans will square off with the favored Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Timberwolves as the most likely winner of the Timberwolves vs. Pelicans game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pelicans lineup will feature players like Trey Murphy, Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey, while the Timberwolves will rely on Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Wolves vs. Pelicans prediction: Who will win and cover?

As part of Dimers' NBA predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, spread, and over/under probabilities for Tuesday's clash between the Timberwolves and Pelicans.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Timberwolves an 83% chance of defeating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 120-109.

According to our model, the Pelicans (+12.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 230.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Pelicans +12.5 at the spread.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans player props

NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on Tuesday's Timberwolves vs. Pelicans game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Trey Murphy is projected to have 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pelicans.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Timberwolves prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Timberwolves are:

Pelicans prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Pelicans:

Wolves vs. Pelicans game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's matchup 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, December 2, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Tuesday, with Anthony Edwards projected for a game-high 51 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Timberwolves vs. Pelicans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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