Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds and Best Bet
The Minnesota Timberwolves will beat the New Orleans Pelicans, with a projected score of Timberwolves 114, Pelicans 111. Minnesota’s 6-3 start and recent win over Houston give it the narrow advantage, but missing guards Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo complicate the matchup against a surging opponent. Neither Minnesota -4.5 (-110) nor the 229.5 total offers a compelling wager. The official pick is Pass.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction and best bet
Minnesota is the pick to win this NBA Cup group-stage matchup, with low confidence. Its better early record earns it a slight preference, while New Orleans’ four-game winning streak makes a comfortable road victory a tougher call. The forecast is Timberwolves 114, Pelicans 111.
Statz NBA also selects Minnesota and assigns it a 63% win probability, against 37% for New Orleans. Those are that analyst’s model estimates, not SportsJaw probabilities or community picks. We agree on the winner but take a cautious view of the margin because of Minnesota’s absences. The strongest official betting decision is Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, November 6, 2026, during the 2026-27 NBA season. The Associated Press identifies this as NBA Cup group play.
Tipoff: 8 p.m. EST, equivalent to 7 p.m. CT.
Venue: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, as identified in the Canis Hoopus preview.
Records and streaks: Minnesota is 6-3. New Orleans is 4-4 after winning four straight following an 0-4 opening.
SportsJaw moneylines: Minnesota -175; New Orleans +148.