Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 6

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: KARE 11, DAZN-MIN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-4) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (6-3) after winning three straight home games. The Timberwolves are favored by 4.5 points in the contest, which tips at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 6, 2026. The point total for the matchup is 229.5.

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (66.4%)

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread eight times in nine games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans have played eight games, with six wins against the spread.
• This season, five of the Timberwolves' games have gone over the point total out of eight chances.
• Pelicans games this year have hit the over on five of eight set point totals (62.5%).
• Minnesota has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in four games at home, and it has covered five times in five games when playing on the road.
• The Timberwolves have gone over the over/under less often at home, hitting the over in two of four home matchups (50%). In road games, they have hit the over in three of five games (60%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Ayo Dosunmu's numbers on the season are 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, shooting 51.3% from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.4 made 3-pointers.
• Jaden McDaniels' numbers on the season are 16.4 points, 6.2 boards and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 52.5% from the field and 30.8% from downtown, with an average of 1.3 made 3-pointers.
• LaMelo Ball averages 17.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists, shooting 43.8% from the floor and 38.5% from downtown, with 3.3 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jonathan Kuminga is averaging 12.7 points, 2.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 7.5 points, 11.9 boards and 1.5 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Per game, Zion Williamson provides the Pelicans 21.5 points, 5.1 boards and 2.6 assists. He also averages 2.5 steals (fifth in league) and 0.6 blocks.
• The Pelicans are receiving 13.4 points, 7.9 boards and 3 assists per game from Derik Queen.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gets the Pelicans 13.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.5 blocks.
• Per game, Saddiq Bey gets the Pelicans 16.4 points, 3.9 boards and 1.9 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Pelicans are receiving 18.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game from Dejounte Murray.

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