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The New Orleans Pelicans (13-40) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-20) after losing four straight road games. The Timberwolves are favored by 9.5 points in the contest, which tips at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 6, 2026.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Timberwolves 124, Pelicans 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-408)
- Total Pick: Under 236.5 (computer predicts 234.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (-9.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Timberwolves | -11.5 | 233 | -602 | +442 | 125-116 MIN |
| 12/2/2025 | Timberwolves | -12.5 | 230.5 | -694 | +499 | 149-142 MIN |
| 3/21/2025 | Timberwolves | -14.5 | 223.5 | -1250 | +765 | 134-93 MIN |
| 3/19/2025 | Timberwolves | -13.5 | 227.5 | -855 | +578 | 119-115 NO |
| 1/7/2025 | Timberwolves | -4.5 | 221.5 | -184 | +153 | 104-97 MIN |
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Minnesota's ATS record is 24-28-0 this season.
- The Timberwolves have a 7-10 record against the spread this season when favored by 9.5 points or more.
- Minnesota's games have gone over the point total in 26 out of 53 opportunities (49.1%).
- This season, the Timberwolves have won 28 out of the 40 games, or 70%, in which they've been favored.
- Minnesota has a record of 12-3, a 80% win rate, when it's favored by -408 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, New Orleans has compiled a 28-24-1 record against the spread.
- The Pelicans have a 12-6 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 9.5 points or more this year.
- Of New Orleans' 53 games with a set total, 27 have hit the over (50.9%).
- The Pelicans have won 17% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (8-39).
- New Orleans has a record of 2-16 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +317 or longer (11.1%).
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Julian Phillips: Questionable (Wrist),
Terrence Shannon: Out (Foot),
Julius Randle: Questionable (Thumb),
Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable (Quadricep)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, February 6, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
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