The Minnesota Timberwolves (40-31) are heavy, 15-point favorites against the New Orleans Pelicans (19-51) on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSN and Gulf Coast Sports.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Timberwolves 122, Pelicans 105.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-1190)
- Total Pick: Over 223.5 (computer predicts 226.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (-15)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2025 | Timberwolves | -13.5 | 227.5 | -855 | +578 | 119-115 NO |
| 1/7/2025 | Timberwolves | -4.5 | 221.5 | -184 | +153 | 104-97 MIN |
| 1/3/2024 | Timberwolves | -5.5 | 222.5 | -233 | +189 | 117-106 NO |
| 12/11/2023 | Pelicans | -4.5 | 222 | -175 | +149 | 121-107 NO |
| 11/18/2023 | Timberwolves | -7.5 | 220 | -303 | +237 | 121-120 MIN |
| 11/8/2023 | Timberwolves | -10 | 215.5 | -448 | +333 | 122-101 MIN |
Timberwolves 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Minnesota has a 32-39-0 record against the spread this season.
- Minnesota has gone over in 39 of its 70 games with a set total (55.7%).
- The Timberwolves have been favorites in 53 games this season and won 32 (60.4%) of those contests.
- Minnesota has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -1190.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 28-41-1 against the spread this year.
- The Pelicans are winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 15-point underdogs.
- New Orleans has gone over in 39 of its 70 games with a set total (55.7%).
- The Pelicans have won 17.6% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (9-42).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +740 or longer in two chances.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves: None
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Trey Murphy III: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Brandon Boston Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Zion Williamson: Out (Back),
Herbert Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Dejounte Murray: Out For Season (Leg)
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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