Pelicans vs. Timberwolves prediction: Minnesota to win, Anthony Edwards projected for big game in Friday's NBA matchup [2/6/2026]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans will lock horns in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.

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

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Timberwolves lineup will feature stars like Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, while the Pelicans will look to Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey.

This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

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

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Pelicans and Timberwolves 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Timberwolves a 74% chance of beating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 120-113.

According to our model, the Pelicans (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 237.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves odds

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

Bet Type	Pelicans	Timberwolves
Spread	+8.5 (-110)	-8.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+275	-325
Total	o237.5 (-110)	u237.5 (-110)

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

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves 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:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Pelicans +8.5	-110
Moneyline	Pelicans	+275
Total	Under 237.5	-110

According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Pelicans +8.5 at the spread.

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves player props

NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on the New Orleans vs. Minnesota matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Trey Murphy is expected to lead the Pelicans with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Pelicans prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Trey Murphy	25	6	4	4	46
Zion Williamson	22	6	4	0	40
Saddiq Bey	18	6	3	2	34
Derik Queen	12	7	5	0	32
Jeremiah Fears	11	3	3	1	22

Timberwolves prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Anthony Edwards	31	6	5	4	52
Julius Randle	22	7	6	2	44
Jaden McDaniels	16	4	4	2	32
Naz Reid	16	7	3	3	35
D. DiVincenzo	14	5	5	3	34

Pelicans vs. Wolves game-day updates and essential details

Friday's action between the Timberwolves and Pelicans at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Friday, with Anthony Edwards projected for a game-high 52 fantasy points.

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

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