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

The New Orleans Pelicans (13-40) will try to stop a three-game losing skid when visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-20) on February 6, 2026 at Target Center.

Friday's game between the Timberwolves and the Pelicans sees the Timberwolves as a solid, 9.5-point favorite. The matchup has an over/under of 236.5.

Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, February 6, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Arena: Target Center
• Total: 236.5 points
• Spread: Timberwolves -9.5
• Moneyline: Timberwolves (-350), Pelicans (+280)

How to watch Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: FDSN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+

Betting the Over/Under: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• In 20 of 52 games this season, the Timberwolves and their opponents have scored more than 236.5 points.
• The Pelicans have combined with their opponent to score more than 236.5 points in 25 of 53 games this season.
• The two teams average 234.1 points per game combined, 2.4 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• Combined, these teams allow 235.8 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• Minnesota has put together a 24-28-0 ATS record so far this year.
• The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 7-11 when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites this season.
• The Pelicans have put together a 28-24-1 record against the spread this year.
• New Orleans has an ATS record of 12-6 when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs this season.
• At home this year, the Timberwolves are 17-8 overall and 11-14 against the spread.
• As a 9.5-point favorite or greater at home, Minnesota is 4-7 ATS.
• This year on the road, the Pelicans are 12-13-1 against the spread and 5-21 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• The Timberwolves have gone 28-12 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 70% of those games).
• The Pelicans have entered the game as underdogs 47 times this season and won eight, or 17%, of those games.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -350 or shorter, Minnesota has a record of 14-5 (73.7% win percentage).
• This season, New Orleans has won two of its 21 games, or 9.5%, when it is the underdog by at least +280 on the moneyline.
• The Timberwolves have a 77.8% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 9.5)
• Pick OU: Under (236.5)
  
• Prediction: Timberwolves 124 - Pelicans 107
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