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

The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 8:30 PM. This game comes in the middle of the NBA Regular Season. The Pelicans have struggled this season with a 26-55 record, while the Timberwolves have a stronger standing at 48-33.

James Borrego, the interim head coach of the Pelicans, faces a challenge against Chris Finch’s Timberwolves. The Pelicans are 9-31 on the road, while the Timberwolves have been solid at home with a 25-15 record. Both teams are in the Western Conference, with the Pelicans ranked 11th and the Timberwolves 6th. Tune in to FDSN to catch the action.

Pelicans vs Timberwolves Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Venue: Target Center
  • Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Timberwolves -6.5 (-108), Pelicans +6.5 (-108)

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans had a tough outing in their last away game against the Boston Celtics, losing 144-118. Jeremiah Fears led the team with 36 points and 6 assists. Derik Queen also had a solid performance with 25 points and 11 rebounds.

In their recent home game, the Pelicans secured a win against the Utah Jazz with a score of 156-137. Jeremiah Fears was the standout player again, scoring 40 points. Jordan Hawkins contributed with 25 points and a high shooting percentage.

The Pelicans face challenges with several players out due to injuries. Key players like Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III are not available for the upcoming game. This could impact their performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown strong offensive play this season. They average 117.8 points per game, ranking them 7th in the league. Their field goal percentage is 48.1%, also placing them 7th.

Recent games have seen varied results for the Timberwolves. They won against the Houston Rockets, scoring 136 points. However, they lost to the Orlando Magic, scoring 120 points.

Injuries are currently a concern for the Timberwolves. Key players like Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle are out. This could impact their performance in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Timberwolves are favored by 6.5 points against the Pelicans. Given the Timberwolves’ strong offensive stats, averaging 117.8 points per game, they have a good chance to cover the spread. The Pelicans allow 119.9 points per game, which ranks them 24th in defense, making the Timberwolves -6.5 a solid pick.

The total for this game is set at 234.5 points. Both teams score a lot, with the Pelicans at 115.4 points per game and the Timberwolves at 117.8 points per game. However, the Timberwolves’ defense allows only 114.5 points per game. This makes taking the under 234.5 a reasonable choice.