Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Nov. 6

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-4) will attempt to continue a four-game winning streak when hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (6-3) on November 6, 2026 at Smoothie King Center.

The Timberwolves match up against the Pelicans in a game that Minnesota is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The over/under for the game is 230.5.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, November 6, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 230.5 points
• Spread: Timberwolves -4.5
• Moneyline: Timberwolves (-180), Pelicans (+152)

How to watch Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: KARE 11, DAZN-MIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+

Betting the Over/Under: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• The Timberwolves and their opponents have combined to score more than 230.5 points in four of nine games this season.
• The Pelicans have combined with their opponents to score more than 230.5 points in six of eight games this season.
• These two teams score 240.4 points per game combined, 9.9 more than this game's total.
• These two teams surrender a combined 226.9 points per game, 3.6 fewer points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• Minnesota is 8-1-0 ATS this season.
• The Timberwolves have won each of their two games this season when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
• The Pelicans have won six games against the spread this year, while failing to cover twice.
• New Orleans has covered the spread three times this season (3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
• The Pelicans are 3-2 against the spread, and 3-2 overall, at home this season.
• New Orleans is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 4.5-point underdog or greater at home.
• Away from home, the Timberwolves are 3-2 overall and 5-0 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• The Timberwolves have put together a 3-1 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 75% of those games).
• The Pelicans have entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won twice.
• Minnesota has played as a moneyline favorite of -180 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
• New Orleans has a record of 2-2 when it is set as the underdog by +152 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Timberwolves' implied win probability is 64.3%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Pelicans (+ 4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (230.5)
  
• Prediction: Pelicans 118 - Timberwolves 117
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