The Timberwolves will play the Pelicans on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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
The NBA season is now underway, with the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans scheduled to play on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. Before these teams hit the hardwood, let's dig into some stats from the 2023-24 regular season to get an idea of what's in store for this game. Note that it's still early. Eventually, clear trends will emerge for both teams as the season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 96.67 power ranking so far this season. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 90.33. Keep tabs on these values, as they will change in the coming weeks.
- Away Minnesota Timberwolves - So far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 4-3 record as a home team so far in the 2023-24 regular season. This puts them at 4th for home team wins in the league overall.
- Average Points Per Game - The Minnesota Timberwolves now rank 16th (112.2) for average points scored per game, with the New Orleans Pelicans standing at 17th (111.4).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Looking at the average number of points opponents have scored so far this season, the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 28th (105.6), while the New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 10th (115.2).
- Team Records - The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a 8-3 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans currently possess a 6-6 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Timberwolves face the Pelicans in New Orleans on November 18th... The raucous atmosphere in the Pelicans' lair be sure to rattle bones... The Timberwolves be standin' at 8-3, while the Pelicans be at 6-6... Averaging 112.2 points per game, Minnesota be settin' sail with firepower... But the Pelicans be not far behind, averagin' 111.4 points per game... Don't miss the action on the court, where the clash of points be epic... See the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our partner sportsbooks... Review this game's prop bets below to get yer loot ready... Ahoy, the Timberwolves be aimin' to plunder a victory in enemy waters... But the Pelicans won't be lettin' them off the hook so easily... It be a battle of wills and skill, where only the swiftest survive... So grab yer grog and set yer sights for a showdown on the hardwood... The Timberwolves versus the Pelicans, a game that'll shiver yer timbers!
Best Timberwolves at Pelicans Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -7.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +7.5 -113 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 219.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -295 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $88.5 at -113 odds.
A +7.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $92.59 at -108 odds.
A -7.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Pelicans
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Anthony Edwards
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Anthony Edwards
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Brandon Ingram
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Brandon Ingram
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Herbert Jones
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Herbert Jones
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Jaden McDaniels
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Jonas Valanciunas
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Karl-Anthony Towns
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Karl-Anthony Towns
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Mike Conley
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Mike Conley
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Rudy Gobert
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Zion Williamson
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Zion Williamson
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Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | 13 | 4 | 0.765 | +0.5 | 8-1 | 5-3 | 3-0 | 9-2 | 112.9 | 106.2 | +6.7 | W2 | 8-2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9 | 9 | 0.500 | +5.0 | 6-4 | 3-5 | 2-2 | 7-8 | 112.8 | 112.9 | -0.1 | L2 | 5-5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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Minnesota Timberwolves & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 7:10 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.
Other November 18, 2023 NBA Games
| Matchup | Date & Time |
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| New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets | 11/18/23 6:10pm EST |
| Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls | 11/18/23 8:10pm EST |
| Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks | 11/18/23 8:10pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs | 11/18/23 8:10pm EST |
| Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors | 11/18/23 8:40pm EST |