The Pelicans will play the Timberwolves on Friday, February 6th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:12 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 New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves will tip-off on Friday, February 6th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 84.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, is currently 95.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 5-21 away team record. They now rank 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves come to the floor sporting a 17-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 18th (114.5) for average points scored per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves stand 4th, averaging 119.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.0 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 114.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 6-7 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, come to the game with a 5-5 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 13-40 overall record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 32-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, mateys! The Pelicans be facing the Timberwolves in Minnesota... The Timberwolves be ready to defend their home court with fury... The Pelicans be strugglin' with a dismal overall record this season... The Timberwolves be lookin' to add another win to their tally... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads... The Pelicans have a slight edge in points per game... But the Timberwolves be a force to be reckoned with... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... So gather 'round and place yer bets for a thrilling showdown... On Friday, February 6th, it be Pelicans versus Timberwolves... in a clash that be sure to shiver yer timbers!
Best Pelicans at Timberwolves Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -8.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +8.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Timberwolves
2/06/26 8:12pm EST | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Timberwolves
Game to Overtime
2/06/26 8:12pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 122.5 o -120122.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 29.5 o +10529.5 u -145Bet |
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Bones Hyland
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 8.5 o -1508.5 u +110Bet |
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Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u +100Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Julius Randle
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -118Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 21.5 o -11521.5 u -118Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 39.5 o -10539.5 u -125Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
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Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 23.5 o -11823.5 u -115Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 24.5 o -14024.5 u +105Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 31.5 o +10531.5 u -140Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIN 2/06/26 8:12pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | 40 | 24 | 0.625 | +10.0 | 22-12 | 18-12 | 8-5 | 24-17 | 118.6 | 114.5 | +4.1 | L1 | 8-2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 45 | 0.318 | +30.0 | 12-21 | 9-24 | 6-7 | 13-29 | 115.5 | 120.2 | -4.7 | W1 | 6-4 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Minnesota Timberwolves Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Timberwolves | +3000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pages
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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 Friday, February 6th, 2026 at 8:12 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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves 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.