Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/4

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on December 4, 2025. The game tips off at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on FDSN. The Timberwolves hold a 13-8 record, while the Pelicans are struggling at 3-19.

Head coach Chris Finch leads the Timberwolves, who are currently on a three-game winning streak. On the other side, the Pelicans are under interim coach James Borrego and have lost their last four games. Both teams aim to make a statement early in the season.

Timberwolves vs Pelicans Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Venue: Smoothie King Center
• Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
• Betting Odds: Timberwolves Spread: -11.5 (-110), Pelicans Spread: +11.5 (-111), Timberwolves MoneyLine: -565, Pelicans MoneyLine: +415, Over/Under: 232.5

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been strong on offense this season. They rank 5th in points per game, averaging 120.6. Their field goal percentage is 48.7, placing them 6th in the league.

Anthony Edwards is leading the team with an average of 29.8 points per game. Julius Randle is also contributing, with 22.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Rudy Gobert provides a presence in the paint, averaging 10.2 rebounds per game.

In recent games, the Timberwolves have been performing well. They secured a 149-142 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Anthony Edwards stood out with 44 points in that game.

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans are having a rough patch with recent losses. They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 149-142, despite Trey Murphy III scoring 33 points. The team also fell to the Los Angeles Lakers, 133-121, and the Golden State Warriors, 104-96.

Offensively, the Pelicans rank 25th in points per game with 112.6. Their field goal percentage is 45.3, placing them 23rd in the league. They are 5th in two-point attempts but struggle with a 51.1 percentage, which ranks 29th.

Injuries are also affecting the Pelicans’ performance. Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, and Dejounte Murray are all out due to injuries. Herbert Jones and Yves Missi will also miss time, adding to the team’s challenges.

BTB Betting Pick

The Timberwolves are favored by 11.5 points against the Pelicans. With Minnesota scoring 120.6 points per game and New Orleans allowing 123.3 points per game, the Timberwolves are likely to cover the spread. The Pelicans’ defense struggles, ranking near the bottom in points allowed and field goal percentage allowed.

The total for this game is set at 232.5 points. Minnesota’s high-scoring offense and New Orleans’ weak defense suggest a high-scoring game. The Timberwolves’ average points per game and the Pelicans’ points allowed suggest the over is a reasonable choice. A projected score could be Minnesota 125, New Orleans 110.