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The New Orleans Pelicans (3-19) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs on FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Timberwolves 122, Pelicans 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-588)
- Total Pick: Over 233.5 (computer predicts 236.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+11.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- So far this season, Minnesota has compiled an 8-13-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 11.5 points or more, the Timberwolves have a 3-3 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 11 of Minnesota's 22 games with a set total.
- The Timberwolves have been favorites in 17 games this season and won 13 (76.5%) of those contests.
- Minnesota has been at least a -588 moneyline favorite five times this season and won all of those games.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 13-9-0 ATS this year.
- The Pelicans have a 3-2 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 11.5 points or more this year.
- New Orleans has gone over in 13 of its 22 games with a set total (59.1%).
- The Pelicans have been the moneyline underdog 21 total times this season. They've gone 2-19 in those games.
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +427 or longer in five chances.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves: None
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Out (Calf),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Zion Williamson: Out (Abductor),
Yves Missi: Out (Foot),
Jordan Poole: Out (Quadricep)
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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