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Minnesota @ New Orleans

Current Records: Minnesota 16-18; New Orleans 21-12

What to Know

This Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.59 points per game. Their road trip will continue as they head to Smoothie King Center at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans. If the matchup is anything like their 128-125 victory from their previous meeting in January, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.

Minnesota was close but no cigar on Monday as they fell 113-110 to the Miami Heat. Shooting guard Anthony Edwards put forth a good effort for the losing side as he shot 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and finished with 29 points, seven dimes and six boards.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans took their contest against the Indiana Pacers on Monday by a conclusive 113-93 score. With New Orleans ahead 57-38 at the half, the game was all but over already. Their success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but center Jonas Valanciunas led the charge as he posted a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds in addition to five assists.

Minnesota is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. Now might not be the best time to take Minnesota against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.

Minnesota is now 16-18 while the Pelicans sit at 21-12. New Orleans is 12-8 after wins this season, and the Timberwolves are 7-10 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
  • TV: Bally Sports - North
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $22.74

Odds

The Pelicans are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Timberwolves, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pelicans as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Minnesota have won 13 out of their last 25 games against New Orleans.

  • Jan 11, 2022 - New Orleans 128 vs. Minnesota 125
  • Nov 22, 2021 - Minnesota 110 vs. New Orleans 96
  • Oct 25, 2021 - New Orleans 107 vs. Minnesota 98
  • Oct 23, 2021 - Minnesota 96 vs. New Orleans 89
  • May 01, 2021 - New Orleans 140 vs. Minnesota 136
  • Mar 11, 2021 - Minnesota 135 vs. New Orleans 105
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Minnesota 120 vs. New Orleans 110
  • Mar 08, 2020 - New Orleans 120 vs. Minnesota 107
  • Mar 03, 2020 - Minnesota 139 vs. New Orleans 134
  • Dec 18, 2019 - New Orleans 107 vs. Minnesota 99
  • Feb 08, 2019 - New Orleans 122 vs. Minnesota 117
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Minnesota 110 vs. New Orleans 106
  • Dec 31, 2018 - New Orleans 123 vs. Minnesota 114
  • Nov 14, 2018 - Minnesota 107 vs. New Orleans 100
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Minnesota 118 vs. New Orleans 107
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Minnesota 116 vs. New Orleans 98
  • Nov 29, 2017 - Minnesota 120 vs. New Orleans 102
  • Nov 01, 2017 - Minnesota 104 vs. New Orleans 98
  • Mar 19, 2017 - New Orleans 123 vs. Minnesota 109
  • Feb 10, 2017 - New Orleans 122 vs. Minnesota 106
  • Nov 23, 2016 - New Orleans 117 vs. Minnesota 96
  • Apr 13, 2016 - Minnesota 144 vs. New Orleans 109
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Minnesota 112 vs. New Orleans 110
  • Feb 08, 2016 - New Orleans 116 vs. Minnesota 102
  • Jan 19, 2016 - New Orleans 114 vs. Minnesota 99