Minnesota Timbewolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Prediction for Friday November 6 2026
The Smoothie King Center will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans. Tipoff is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Timberwolves are a 5.5 point road favorite and the total is set at 229.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Minnesota playing without Edwards
The Minnesota Timberwolves have advanced to at least the Western Conference semifinals in three consecutive seasons and are playing without leading scorer Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves (6-3) have won three of their first five road games and are a half-game out of fourth place. On Wednesday, Minnesota outscored Houston by 12 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 117-107 road victory.
Ayo Dosunmu led a balanced Minnesota scoring attack with 21 points (10-20 FG) and six assists. LaMelo Ball contributed 20 points (4-7 3PT), six assists, and three steals. Bones Hyland scored 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting in just 16 minutes off the bench for the Timberwolves.
Minnesota ranks seventh in the league in offensive efficiency and is averaging a shade below 119 points per game. During Wednesday’s victory, the Timberwolves connected on 15-for-35 from long distance and shot 53 percent overall. Minnesota forced 22 Houston turnovers and converted them into 33 points.
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New Orleans winners of four straight
The New Orleans Pelicans have missed the playoffs in three of the previous four seasons and have just one playoff series victory since 2009. The Pelicans (4-4) have reeled off four straight victories and are tied with Dallas for tenth place in the Western Conference standings. On Wednesday, New Orleans erased a 13-point deficit to earn a 120-113 overtime victory versus Utah.
Former number one overall draft pick Zion Williamson led five New Orleans players in double figures with 23 points (11-13 FT) and four boards. Saddiq Bey scored 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting in a reserve role. Derik Queen added 20 points (8-21 FG), nine rebounds, and six assists for the Pelicans.
New Orleans ranks 13th in the league in offensive efficiency and is scoring 121.6 points per contest. During Wednesday’s victory, the Pelicans missed 15 of 20 three-point attempts and shot 43 percent overall. New Orleans converted 39 of 43 free-throw attempts and outscored the Jazz 62-48 in the paint.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Prediction
Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5
Minnesota G Anthony Edwards underwent an arthroscopic knee procedure and is expected to be sidelined until around Christmas. These two teams have split their 82 all-time meetings, but the Timberwolves won three out of four last season. Minnesota is 8-1 ATS and covered by an average of 11.4 points. Take the Timberwolves to win and cover on the road.
Pick: Over 229.5
These two teams rank in the top ten of the league in tempo. The Timberwolves are seventh in offensive efficiency and sixth in effective field goal percentage. The Pelicans are averaging 126 points during their four game winning streak and own a 5-3 O/U record. Last season, the four meetings between these teams averaged 256 points. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves win 124-113
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