Pelicans vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 4, 2025, 4:15PM | Published: Dec 4, 2025, 3:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Trey Murphy, Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Timberwolves side that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New Orleans vs Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Timberwolves an 80% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $5.00, Timberwolves $1.18
- Line: Pelicans +11.5 ($1.91), Timberwolves -11.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 234 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 $5.00 and the Timberwolves at $1.18.
The Pelicans are 11.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-11.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 234 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+11.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 234-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $5.00 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +11.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 234 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Timberwolves betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center on Friday is the Timberwolves winning 121-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Minnesota game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Timberwolves prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Minnesota match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Friday 5 December 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times 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 experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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