The read
Model: MIN by 2.1 · 237.9 total
Spread
NO +4.5
2.4 pt edge
Game total
Over 230.5
7.4 pt edge
MIN total
Over 117.5
2.5 pt edge
NO total
Over 113.5
4.4 pt edge
Moneyline lean MIN. Model against the spread this season: 50-57 (47%).
The situation
MINLast 5: 3-21 day restRoad game 2 in a row317 mi travel6-3 recordWon 2 straight1 out: Edwards
NOLast 5: 4-11 day restHome game 2 in a row4-4 recordWon 4 straight1 out: Missi
Tale of the tape
118.8
121.6
47.5%
48.8%
37.9%
31.7%
15.1
9
63.7%
82.4%
15.2
26.4
14.7
10.9
34.4
34
26.8
25.4
14.9
16.9
9.2
12.4
5.2
4.8
22.3
23
119.8
116.8
46.7%
48.3%
36.9%
31.0%
14.4
7.8
64.3%
82.2%
16.2
27.8
16.6
10
33.2
35
25.8
25
14.8
18.8
9.8
13.4
4.6
5
22.8
21
Points, recent
Last 3: 113.3 vs 125.3Last 5: 116.2 vs 119.8Last 10: 118.8 vs 121.6
Projected lineups
Season per-game averages
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Pos | Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | LaMelo Ball | 17 | 3 | 5 | 43% |
| SG | Ayo Dosunmu | 16 | 5 | 4 | 51% |
| SF | Jonathan Kuminga | 12 | 5 | 2 | 44% |
| PF | Jaden McDaniels | 16 | 6 | 3 | 54% |
| C | Rudy Gobert | 7 | 11 | 1 | 41% |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Pos | Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Dejounte Murray | 18 | 6 | 5 | 48% |
| SG | Jeremiah Fears | 13 | 4 | 4 | 40% |
| SF | Trey Murphy III Day-To-Day | 14 | 4 | 3 | 43% |
| PF | Zion Williamson | 21 | 5 | 2 | 62% |
| C | Karlo Matkovic | 8 | 3 | 0 | 63% |
Recent games
MIN
- W11/04@ Houston Rockets 117-107
- W11/02vs Milwaukee Bucks 112-100
- L10/31@ San Antonio Spurs 111-121
- W10/30vs Los Angeles Clippers 127-101
- L10/28vs Golden State Warriors 114-119
- L10/26@ Cleveland Cavaliers 125-127
- W10/25vs Toronto Raptors 117-94
- W10/23@ Orlando Magic 115-93
- W10/21@ Miami Heat 131-106
NO
- W11/04vs Utah Jazz 120-113
- W11/02@ Memphis Grizzlies 135-134
- W10/31vs Atlanta Hawks 121-99
- W10/29vs Sacramento Kings 132-120
- L10/28vs Denver Nuggets 91-104
- L10/24@ Denver Nuggets 135-141
- L10/23@ Utah Jazz 119-120
- L10/21vs Indiana Pacers 120-123
Injury report
Latest update Nov 05, 2026
MIN
-
OutAnthony EdwardsOct 29
Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the Timberwolves announced.
-
OutDonte DiVincenzoOct 05
DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
-
Day-To-DayTerrence Shannon Jr.Nov 05
Shannon (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against New Orleans.
NO
-
OutYves MissiNov 05
Missi (knee) is out for Friday's game against Minnesota.
-
Day-To-DayTrey Murphy IIINov 05
Murphy (knee) is probable for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Quarters & race to
| Per game | 1st Q | 2nd Q | 3rd Q | 4th Q | Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 30 | 28.2 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 50.4 |
| NO | 29 | 28.9 | 33 | 26.3 | 62.5 |
First to 10 / 15 this season
| MIN | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| First to 10, Q1 | 7 of 9 78% | 5 of 8 62% |
| First to 10, Q2 | 6 of 9 67% | 6 of 8 75% |
| First to 10, Q3 | 2 of 9 22% | 4 of 8 50% |
| First to 10, Q4 | 3 of 9 33% | 4 of 8 50% |
| First to 15, Q1 | 6 of 9 67% | 4 of 8 50% |
| First to 15, Q2 | 5 of 9 56% | 6 of 8 75% |
| First to 15, Q3 | 4 of 9 44% | 4 of 8 50% |
| First to 15, Q4 | 6 of 9 67% | 3 of 8 38% |