Pelicans vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 18, 2023, 11:34PM | Published: Nov 18, 2023, 6:26AM
The New Orleans Pelicans face the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas and Jordan Hawkins, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Timberwolves team that includes Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Pelicans vs Timberwolves, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Timberwolves
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's New Orleans-Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 72% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Timberwolves Match Centre
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.40, Timberwolves $1.33
- Line: Pelicans +7.5 ($1.91), Timberwolves -7.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 220 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Pelicans at $3.40 and the Timberwolves at $1.33.
The Pelicans are 7.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at bet365.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-7.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 220 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+7.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 220 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.40 with PointsBet
- Line: Pelicans +7.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 220 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Timberwolves best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center this Sunday has the Timberwolves winning 112-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs Minnesota on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Pelicans vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Brandon Ingram is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to finish with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 6 | 5 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 17 | 11 | 3 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Matt Ryan | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 26 | 6 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 9 | 6 |
| Rudy Gobert | 14 | 13 | 3 |
| Mike Conley | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Naz Reid | 13 | 5 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Minnesota match-up at Smoothie King Center.
As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Sunday 19 November 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for New Orleans vs Minnesota have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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