High-Flying Pelicans Aim for Timberwolves Upset
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Line
The New Orleans Pelicans are +7 underdogs with the Pelicans vs Timberwolves line, despite winning consecutive games.
Looking to stop them in their tracks are the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have been a good NBA spread bet at home.
It should be a close Western Conference clash, and we think it’ll be closer than what the sportsbook suggests.
Pelicans vs Timberwolves 
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Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
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Pelicans Finding Groove
After losing close NBA games to the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies by a combined three points, the Pelicans have looked good.
They got the better of the Utah Jazz before beating the Los Angeles Lakers 129-109 at home, which was a dominant affair.
Most of their best form has come at home, but they are 8-7 on the road, and they have the superior against the spread record.
They are 19-14-1 ATS, which is much better than the Wolves record, so bettors shouldn’t overlook their chances despite having an inferior overall record.
The NBA regular season schedule is about to pick up for the Pelicans, who would love to even the ledger with the Timberwolves after dropping two of their three meetings.
They won 121-107 in the most recent meeting, but lost 122-101 in the only meeting in Minnesota. Based on that result, covering the spread won’t be easy but they have enough ability.
Bradley Ingram is playing well and the latest NBA injury report is clear for the Pelicans, which is a rare occasion.
Getting -7 with the Pelicans vs Timberwolves line could be too good to pass up.
Enjoying Home Success
The Timberwolves have been a moneyline savior for bettors, who have enjoyed backing them and their 14-1 record at Target Center.
They rebounded from a home loss with home wins over Dallas and the Lakers, but they didn’t look good losing 112-106 to the Knicks last time on court.
Bettors are counting on their home record to pull them through, but they are only 16-16 ATS, which doesn’t inspire us with much confidence, especially with the line at -7.
That’s a big line to cover and the NBA regular season schedule has been kind to them so far. It could get much harder soon, starting with the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Coach Chris Finch suggested a lack of energy didn’t help them against the Knicks.
“I thought our energy just kind of dipped,” Finch said. “I thought our start to the game was good, we made some shots, we got a few stops, but I didn’t think our energy was super high and it kind of maintained that level. They found another gear and we didn’t respond.”
Having won two of three against the Pelicans should give them confidence, but the most recent meeting was a 14-point loss.
Pelicans to Devour Timberwolves
There is good value with the Pelicans vs Timberwolves line, so we’re locking in the Pelicans +7.
Based on their recent form, the Pelicans are a worthy wager, and we don’t think they’ll be worried about playing the Wolves away from home.
Zion Williamson could dominate in the paint and force Karl-Anthony Towns into early foul trouble, which would turn the game in favor of the visitors.
We’re also locking in the Pelicans to win outright for a small outlay. The odds are worth snapping up, and they’re hoping to stay at the top of the Southwest standings with the win.
Over 223.5 is also worth including in NBA picks. We expect offense to shine bright, so it should be an open game with plenty of highlight plays.
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