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The New Orleans Pelicans (3-18) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-8) at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs on FDSNX, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Timberwolves 121, Pelicans 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-667)
- Total Pick: Over 232.5 (computer predicts 233.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+11.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 8-12-0 this season.
- The Timberwolves have a 3-2 record against the spread when favored by 11.5 points or more this season.
- Minnesota has gone over in 10 of its 21 games with a set total (47.6%).
- The Timberwolves have been favorites in 16 games this season and won 12 (75%) of those contests.
- Minnesota has been at least a -667 moneyline favorite three times this season and won all of those games.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 12-9-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 11.5-point underdogs this year, the Pelicans are 2-2 against the spread.
- In New Orleans' 21 games with a set total, 12 have hit the over (57.1%).
- The Pelicans have been the underdog on the moneyline 20 total times this season. They've gone 2-18 in those games.
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +481 or longer in three chances.
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves: None
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Out (Calf),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Calf),
Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Elbow),
Jordan Poole: Out (Quadricep),
Jordan Hawkins: Questionable (Illness)
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSNX, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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