The New Orleans Pelicans (19-51) will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-31) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Target Center in Minneapolis. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Timberwolves are 14.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Timberwolves -14.5), with the over/under set at 223 total points. Minnesota is a -1200 favorite to win outright, while New Orleans is +700 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Pelicans vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 21.
Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Prediction
My Timberwolves vs. Pelicans best bet is on an CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Odds, Spread, Picks
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+14.5 -110 | 223 -110o / -110u | +750 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-14.5 -110 | 223 -110o / -110u | -1200 |
- Pelicans vs. Timberwolves spread: Timberwolves -14.5
- Pelicans vs. Timberwolves over/under: 223 total points
- Pelicans vs. Timberwolves moneyline: Pelicans +750, Timberwolves -1200
- Pelicans vs. Timberwolves best bet:CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points (-115)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Friday Preview
By Nick Galaida
Zion Williamson has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Timberwolves, leaving CJ McCollum as the team's primary offensive threat on Friday.
This season, McCollum has cleared this number in 18 of 28 games with Williamson inactive, including 11 of the last 13 such games.
McCollum should end up seeing close to 20 field goal attempts in this matchup if the Pelicans can keep the game reasonably competitive. All the math favors the over in this spot.
Pick: CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points (-115)
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Betting Predictions
This is a repeat matchup of the Pelicans upset win on Wednesday, and we typically see less scoring in these schedule spots because the defensive assignments remain the same, and defensive players are a little quicker to react to offensive tendencies.
Rudy Gobert is back for the Wolves, Trey Murphy is out for the Pelicans. So, the best defender reenters the lineup, and the best shooter leaves.
Fade the recent scoring outputs of these teams and take the under, good down to 228.
Best Bet: Under 228.5 (-140)
Pelicans vs Timberwolves Parlay Picks
- CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points
- Under 228.5
Parlay Payout: +232
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
