Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 4

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8) will try to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (3-19) on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Smoothie King Center as heavy, 11-point favorites. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The point total is set at 234.5 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%)

Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread eight times over 21 games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans have 13 wins against the spread in 22 games this year.
• Timberwolves games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 11 times out of 22 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have hit the over on 13 of 22 set point totals (59.1%).
• Minnesota has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered four times in 10 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered four times in 11 opportunities in road games.
• The Timberwolves have hit the over on the total in five of 10 home games (50%). They've done better on the road, eclipsing the total in six of 11 matchups (54.5%).
• New Orleans' winning percentage against the spread at home is .583 (7-5-0). Away, it is .600 (6-4-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over more frequently at home (eight of 12, 66.7%) than on the road (five of 10, 50%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle's numbers on the season are 22.7 points, 7.4 boards and 6 assists per game, shooting 49.8% from the field and 34.6% from downtown, with an average of 1.8 made treys.
• Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.8 points, 3.9 assists and 4.5 boards.
• Rudy Gobert averages 11.1 points, 10.2 boards and 1.9 assists, shooting 73.8% from the floor (first in NBA).
• Jaden McDaniels is averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 42.1% from the floor and 39.2% from beyond the arc, with 3.2 made 3-pointers per contest.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 20.4 points for the Pelicans, plus 6.6 boards and 3.3 assists.
• The Pelicans get 12.3 points per game from Derik Queen, plus 6.2 boards and 3.5 assists.
• Jeremiah Fears averages 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He is draining 44.9% of his shots from the floor and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 triples per game.
• Per game, Saddiq Bey gets the Pelicans 13.7 points, 6 boards and 2.3 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.
• Jose Alvarado's numbers on the season are 8.9 points, 2.9 boards and 2.9 assists per game. He is making 42.4% of his shots from the field and 37.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 treys.

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