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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans: NBA Cup Showdown
7 Nov
Summary
- Timberwolves are slight road favorites despite key absences.
- Both teams are on winning streaks entering the matchup.
- Timberwolves won three of four meetings last season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA Cup Group Play matchup on Friday night. Minnesota enters the game as slight road favorites, having won their last two contests, including an upset victory in Houston. This success has been achieved despite the absence of key player Anthony Edwards.
The New Orleans Pelicans are also on an upward trajectory, currently enjoying a four-game winning streak after beginning the season with four consecutive losses. Last season, the Timberwolves held the advantage in their series against the Pelicans, winning three out of four games. This includes two victories in New Orleans, with scores of 149-142 in double overtime and 125-116.
Despite Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Terrence Shannon Jr. being out for the Timberwolves, the team is expected to rely on players like Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga has been a consistent scorer and three-point shooter for Minnesota this season, making multiple threes in seven of nine games. He is a player to watch for prop bets, specifically over 1.5 three-pointers made.
