Minnesota @ New Orleans Picks & Props

When it comes to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's feeble 112.6 points per game comes in as the 6th-fewest in the NBA this year. The 6th-most lethargic tempo team in the league this year has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

The 5th-most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Timberwolves. The Pelicans have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 10thworst in in the league while playing away from home with only 10.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.0 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.

In terms of shooting, the Timberwolves's terrific 122.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the league over the last 15 games.

When it comes to shooting, the New Orleans Pelicans's feeble 112.6 points per game comes in as the 6th-fewest in the NBA this year. The 6th-most lethargic tempo team in the league this year has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Pelicans.

In terms of shooting, the Timberwolves's terrific 122.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the league over the last 15 games.

Saddiq Bey has tallied 20.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.9 higher than he's tallied overall this year. The Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Minnesota may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a massive 6.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves are the visiting squad (6th-most in the NBA).

In terms of shooting, the Timberwolves's terrific 122.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the league over the last 15 games. Over the last 15 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have attempted 3.7 foul shots per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.

In terms of shooting, the Timberwolves's terrific 122.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the league over the last 15 games.

In terms of shooting, the Timberwolves's terrific 122.6 points per game places 3rd-most in the league over the last 15 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 7.5 three attempts per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, resulting in a positive matchup. The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 4.1 free throws per game this year (8th-most in the league).

The Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Mike Conley has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Hawkins has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Micah Peavy has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Karlo Matkovic has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.