The New Orleans Pelicans (26-55) are 5-point underdogs as they attempt to break an eight-game road losing streak when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (48-33) on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Target Center. The matchup airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Timberwolves 122, Pelicans 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-226)
- Total Pick: Under 236.5 (computer predicts 233.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (-5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Timberwolves | -8.5 | 237.5 | -346 | +273 | 119-115 NO |
| 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 is 37-44-0 against the spread this season.
- The Timberwolves have a 19-26 record against the spread this season when favored by 5 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in 37 of Minnesota's 81 games with a set total.
- The Timberwolves have won 40, or 69%, of the 58 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Minnesota has won 27 of its 39 games, or 69.2%, when favored by at least -226 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, New Orleans has put together a 45-34-2 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 5-point underdogs this season, the Pelicans are 21-21-2 against the spread.
- A total of 40 of New Orleans' 81 games with a set total have hit the over (49.4%).
- The Pelicans are 13-51 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 20.3% of those games).
- New Orleans has a record of 4-34 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +186 or longer (10.5%).
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Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Kyle Anderson: Out (Knee),
Mike Conley: Out (Rest),
Jaden McDaniels: Out (Hip),
Julius Randle: Out (Hand),
Naz Reid: Out (Injury Management),
Ayo Dosunmu: Out (Calf),
Anthony Edwards: Out (Knee),
Rudy Gobert: Out (Rest),
Bones Hyland: Out (Hip)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Trey Murphy III: Out (Ankle),
Zion Williamson: Out (Knee),
Yves Missi: Out (Hand),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Herbert Jones: Out (Rest),
Saddiq Bey: Out (Rest),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Hand),
Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe)
Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
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