Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 21/03/2025, 05:02  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 21/03/2025 at 05:04 in NBA Predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to the Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA on Friday night. The Timberwolves (40-31) are eighth in the Western Conference, while the Pels (19-51) are 14th. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be hoping to get back in the win column here after losing 119-115 to their upcoming opponents on Wednesday night. 

Despite having a rough shooting night, Anthony Edwards was the only Minnesota player to break 20 points. As a team, they posted a 45% shot conversion from the field and made 16 of 39 from long range. 

The Timberwolves are mid-table in the scoring charts, averaging 113.4 points per game, but they are sixth for points against, allowing just 109.4 PPG. 

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have won just three of their last 10 games, but they will be hoping to build up some momentum after beating this opponent on Wednesday night. 

Zion Williamson led the charge with 29 points, eight assists and three steals. As a team, New Orleans shot 52% from the field and made 13 of 29 attempts from the three-point line. 

Still, the Pels are bottom 10 on both ends this season, 24th for average points scored (110.5 PPG) and 26 for points against (119.0 PPG).