Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview: Point Spread, Moneylines, Odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves (41-40) play the New Orleans Pelicans (42-39) as 3.5-point favorites on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET on BSN and BSNO.

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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Time and Odds

  • Game Day: Sunday, April 9, 2023
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BSN and BSNO
  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Arena: Target Center
  • Moneyline favorite: Timberwolves (-161)
  • Spread: Timberwolves (-3.5)

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting Stats and Trends

  • The Timberwolves have gone 38-41-2 against the spread this season.
  • In games it was favored in by 3.5 points or more so far this season, Minnesota has gone 11-18-2 against the spread.
  • Timberwolves games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 37 times this season.
  • The Pelicans are 39-40-2 against the spread this season.
  • In games it was an underdog in by 3.5 points or more so far this year, New Orleans has gone 3-17-1 against the spread.
  • Pelicans games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 38 times this season.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Statistics and Rankings

Timberwolves Rank Timberwolves AVG Pelicans AVG Pelicans Rank
12th 115.8 Points Scored 114.4 15th
18th 115.9 Points Allowed 112.5 9th
23rd 41.9 Rebounds 43.6 12th
26th 9.2 Off. Rebounds 10.6 13th
14th 12.1 3pt Made 11.1 22nd
8th 26.2 Assists 26 9th
26th 14.8 Turnovers 14 22nd

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Stats and Trends

  • The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread five times in those games.
  • Minnesota’s last 10 contests saw five hit the over.
  • In the last 10 games, the Timberwolves are scoring 0.6 points more per game compared to their season average.
  • The Pelicans have gone 8-2 over their past 10 games, with a 7-2-1 record against the spread in that span.
  • Three of New Orleans’ last 10 outings have gone over the total.
  • In their last 10 games, the Pelicans are scoring 3.7 more points per game than their season-long scoring average, 114.4 PPG.

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