New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction – 3/21/2025

The New Orleans Pelicans will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET at Target Center. This matchup presents a stark contrast in team performance, with the Timberwolves holding a record of 40-31 and the Pelicans struggling at 19-51.

Minnesota enters this game as a massive favorite, with a spread of Timberwolves -14.0 and a Moneyline of -850. The Timberwolves have shown resilience lately, winning 29 of their last 50 games. In contrast, the Pelicans have faltered, losing 35 of their last 50 matchups. Interestingly, New Orleans pulled off an upset in their last encounter, defeating Minnesota 119-115 despite being a 13.0-point underdog and having just a 14% implied probability of winning.

Betting trends indicate a strong interest in player prop markets, particularly for Mike Conley’s points. The prop total for Conley opened at Over 7.5 Points (-125) and has since moved to 8.5 (-115), suggesting sharp bettors are leaning toward the Over.

With the Timberwolves boasting an 87% implied win probability compared to the Pelicans' 13%, expectations are high for Minnesota to rebound from their recent loss. This game could be a critical juncture for both teams, as the Timberwolves aim to solidify their playoff positioning while the Pelicans look to build momentum after their surprising victory. As the game approaches, all eyes will be on how both teams respond to their recent performances and the betting lines that reflect their current trajectories.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Predicted Final Score: New Orleans Pelicans 108.96 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 118.18

New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities

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