The Timberwolves will play the Pelicans on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:13 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Thursday, December 4th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 82.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 6-5 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 2-10 record as a home team. They now rank 9th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 5th (120.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 24th averaging 112.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.4 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ranking them 18th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 123.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have notched a 3-3 Western Northwest Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 1-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves have a 13-8 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 3-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.

Avast, ye scallywags! The Timberwolves be takin' on the Pelicans... in their nest on December 4th, 2025. The fans be raucous... in the Pelicans' arena, makin' it a hostile environment fer the Wolves.
Minnesota be standin' tall with a 13-8 record overall... while the Pelicans be strugglin' at 3-19. The Wolves be holdin' a 3-3 division record... while the Pelicans be flounderin' at 1-5 in their division.
The Wolves be scorin' an average of 120.6 points per game... while the Pelicans be averagin' 112.6 points per game. It be a clash of offense versus defense in this matchup.
See you courtside at today's game... and be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below... and may the best team emerge victorious in this battle on the hardwood. Arrr!
Best Timberwolves at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -11.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +11.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
Bet |
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Timberwolves
Pelicans
12/04/25 8:13pm EST | -11.5 -115+11.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
Bet |
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Timberwolves
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/04/25 8:13pm EST | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -115Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 6.5 o -1456.5 u +105Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Julius Randle
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u +100Bet |
Micah Peavy
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u -105Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u +100Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 40.5 o -10540.5 u -125Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 21.5 o -11521.5 u -118Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIN at NOP 12/04/25 8:13pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | 19 | 10 | 0.655 | +7.0 | 11-5 | 8-5 | 4-3 | 13-9 | 118.6 | 113.8 | +4.8 | W2 | 8-2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8 | 22 | 0.267 | +18.5 | 6-12 | 2-10 | 3-6 | 4-19 | 115.4 | 122.2 | -6.8 | W5 | 5-5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
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Minnesota Timberwolves Championship Odds|
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| Timberwolves | +3000 Bet |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Minnesota Timberwolves & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 4th, 2025 at 8:13 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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