Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 2

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: FDSNX, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-8) are favored (by 9.5 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (3-18) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The over/under is set at 232.5 in the matchup.

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 (78.1%)

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves are 8-12-0 against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have 12 wins against the spread in 21 games this year.
• Games involving the Timberwolves have hit the over 10 times out of 21 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under 12 times in 21 opportunities (57.1%).
• When playing at home, Minnesota sports an identical winning percentage against the spread as it does in road games (.400).
• When playing at home, the Timberwolves exceed the total 50% of the time (five of 10 games). They hit the over in the same percentage of games on the road (five of 10 contests).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, New Orleans has a lower winning percentage at home (.545, 6-5-0 record) than away (.600, 6-4-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (63.6%, seven of 11) compared to on the road (50%, five of 10).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle averages 23 points, 7.5 boards and 6 assists, shooting 50.2% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made treys per game.
• Anthony Edwards averages 28.9 points, 4.5 boards and 3.9 assists, shooting 49.1% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 made 3-pointers per game (sixth in league).
• Rudy Gobert averages 10.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
• Jaden McDaniels is averaging 15.5 points, 2.4 assists and 4.8 boards.
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3.6 assists, shooting 42.9% from the floor and 39.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.1 made treys per game.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He is also draining 46% of his shots from the floor and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.9 triples per contest.
• The Pelicans are receiving 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Derik Queen.
• Jeremiah Fears' numbers on the season are 15.4 points, 3.3 boards and 2.7 assists per contest. He is sinking 44.5% of his shots from the floor and 36% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.3 triples.
• Saddiq Bey's numbers on the season are 13.3 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. He is sinking 44% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.1 triples.
• Zion Williamson averages 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4 assists. He is draining 51% of his shots from the field.

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