by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Monday, Nov 22, 2021
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Monday, November 22, 2021
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Where to Watch: BSNO
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: T-wolves -2, Pelicans +2; Over/Under: NL points
Bet365: Point Spread: T-wolves NL, Pelicans NL; Over/Under: NL points
BetMGM: Point Spread: T-wolves NL, Pelicans NL; Over/Under: NL points
Season Record
Minnesota Timberwolves: 7-9 (4th place, Northwest Division)
New Orleans Pelicans: 3-15 (4th place, Southwest Division)
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview and Analysis
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New Orleans Pelicans: 2-8 last 10
Minnesota Timberwolves Analysis
The Timberwolves are coming into this game with a 7-9 record overall and they are 2-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. Their last loss came against the Phoenix Suns and they have gone on a 3 game winning streak since then with wins coming against the Sacramento Kings, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. D'Angelo Russell led the team in points in that game with 28 while Anthony Edwards was next on the team with 23 points. Karl-Anthony Towns also scored 21 points himself in that one. Russell led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Jarred Vanderbilt led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 53.8% from the field, 48.8% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 106.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 105.6 PPG against them. The T-wolves have an ATS record of 7-9 this season and their O/U record is 5-11.
New Orleans Pelicans Analysis
The Pelicans are coming into this game with a 3-15 record overall and they are 2-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are coming into this one off of another loss in their last game. Their last win came against the Los Angeles Clippers while their 3 losses in that span came against the Washington Wizards, the Miami Heat, and the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Jonas Valanciunas led the team in points in that game with 19 while Naji Marshall was next on the team off the bench with 14 points. Brandon Ingram and Nickeil Alexander-Walker both led the team in assists in that game with 4 each while Valanciunas led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 39.8% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 94.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 100.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.7 PPG against them. The Pelicans have an ATS record of 7-11 this season and their O/U record is 5-13.
Timberwolves vs Pelicans Prediction
The Timberwolves are coming into this game as a 2 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The T-wolves have been winning games recently and come into this one on a winning streak. The Pelicans have been playing poorly all season long and they have lost 3 of their last 4 games, not playing too well right now. The best bet to place in this game is on the Timberwolves to cover the spread as they are playing much better right now and are the healthier team.
Timberwolves Pelicans Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Monday, November 22, 2021 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Timberwolves 114 Pelicans 106.
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NBA Betting Trends
Minnesota Timberwolves: 948-1041 ATS in all games. 489-504 ATS in road games. 151-168 ATS in November games. 332-354 ATS in the first half of the season. 136-171 ATS against Southwest division opponents.
New Orleans Pelicans: 168-142 ATS as a home underdog. 391-389 ATS in home games. 286-253 ATS after a non-conference game.
Key Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves: J. Okogie (SG) Ques Mon - Back injury.
New Orleans Pelicans: D. Graham (PG) Ques Mon - Foot injury. D. Louzada (PG) Elig Jan 11 - Suspension. Z. Williamson (PF) Late Dec - Foot injury. D. Hommes (SF) Out indefinitely - Calf injury.
Notable Quotes
"I feel like once I hit one shot, it's over for anybody. It don't matter. Once I hit the first one. Think about a basketball player, right, like me. I'm known for getting to the rim and layups. But once my 3-ball fall, you're all in trouble. My first shot was a 3 and I made it, so nothing else was on my mind but they're in trouble now." - Anthony Edwards after their win against the Grizzlies on Saturday night.
"We just didn't come out with the energy and execution that we needed." - Willie Green on their loss against the Pacers on Saturday night.
Starting Lineups
Minnesota Timberwolves
PG D'Angelo Russell
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Josh Okogie
PF Jaden McDaniels
C Karl-Anthony Towns
New Orleans Pelicans
PG Patrick Beverley
SG D'Angelo Russell
SF Anthony Edwards
PF Jarred Vanderbilt
C Karl-Anthony Towns
Statistical Leaders
Minnesota Timberwolves
PPG: K. Towns (23.1)
APG: D. Russell (5.5)
Reb/G: K. Towns (9.3)
New Orleans Pelicans
PPG: B. Ingram (22.5)
APG: D. Graham (5.1)
Reb/G: J. Valanciunas (12.9)
Coaches:
Minnesota Timberwolves: Chris Finch (2nd season)
New Orleans Pelicans: Willie Green (1st season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
