The Pelicans will play the Timberwolves on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EDT. 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
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves will take to the court on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans arrive at this game with a 86.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves, have a 93.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans sport a 9-31 away team record. That result ranks them 15th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the floor with a 25-15 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 9th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans sit 14th (115.4) for average points scored per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves stand 7th, averaging 117.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.9 points against the New Orleans Pelicans per game this season. That result puts them 7th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Minnesota Timberwolves stand 19th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 114.5 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans wind down the season with a 7-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, have a 9-7 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 26-55 overall record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 48-33 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The New Orleans Pelicans be facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves... in a crucial late season showdown on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. These scallywags better be ready for a fierce battle on the court...
The Pelicans have a pitiful 26-55 record while the Timberwolves boast a 48-33 tally... The Pelicans be sittin' at 7-9 in the Western Southwest Division while the Timberwolves be 9-7... The Pelicans be scorin' an average of 115.4 points per game while the Timberwolves be at 117.8...
Review each team's season standings below... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... Get ready for an epic clash between these two fierce NBA crews!
Best Pelicans at Timberwolves Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -4.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +4.5 -118 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 -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Timberwolves
4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | +4.5 -118-4.5 -102 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +4.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -4.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Timberwolves
Game to Overtime
4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
NOP at MIN 4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | 120.5 o -115120.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at MIN 4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Minnesota Timberwolves | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 26-15 | 23-18 | 9-7 | 31-21 | 118.0 | 114.6 | +3.4 | W2 | 5-5 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Minnesota Timberwolves 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.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM New Orleans Pelicans YR: futures available
Minnesota Timberwolves Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Timberwolves | +10000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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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 Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at 8:40 pm EDT, 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.
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