Pelicans vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 3, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 2, 2025, 3:05PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Trey Murphy, Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Timberwolves side that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's New Orleans vs Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves an 83% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $5.75, Timberwolves $1.15
- Line: Pelicans +12.5 ($1.95), Timberwolves -12.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 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, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $5.75 and the Timberwolves at $1.15.
The Pelicans are 12.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+12.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $5.75 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +12.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Timberwolves best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering expertise to bring 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 due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center this Wednesday is the Timberwolves winning 120-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Minnesota game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Timberwolves prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Minnesota match-up.
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Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Minnesota predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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