Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds — Nov 6

Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 PM ET · Smoothie King Center · NBA

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Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans is on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Smoothie King Center.

The story

The New Orleans Pelicans have won 4 of their 8 games this season, winning the last four. The Minnesota Timberwolves have won 6 of their 9 games this season, winning three of the last five. When these teams last met, on April 12, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves won 132-126 at home.

Moneyline

AiQ gives Minnesota Timberwolves a 56% confidence rating to beat New Orleans Pelicans, its own model's number rather than a market price. No odds are on record for this game, so there is no price to value.

Total

AiQ gives the over a 0% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. No book price at this line is confirmed on the record, so no value figure is given.

Spread

AiQ gives Minnesota Timberwolves a 50% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. No book price at this line is confirmed on the record, so no value figure is given.

Trends in play

Against the spread, the records pull in opposite directions. The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread in 5 of 5 road games this season. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans covered the spread in 4 straight games. The New Orleans Pelicans covered the spread in 3 of the last 4 meetings with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Everything points over on the total. The New Orleans Pelicans went over the total in 7 of their last 10 games. Of the last 4 meetings between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves, 3 went over the total.

These come from the closing lines of this season and last. They are context, not the reason for AiQ's picks, and the books price them in.