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The Over stems from a Minnesota inclination. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Timberwolves may not have the legs to be at their absolute best on defense. Last night, they finished the game on a 15-for-30 stretch from beyond the arc after opening 1-for-9. Continuing that hot shooting would also obviously help this Over approach.

It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) and New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Pelicans will face off against the Washington Wizards at 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Capital One Arena. The Pelicans are no doubt hoping to put an end to a 15-game streak of away losses.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are spending $11,426,790 per win while the New Orleans Pelicans are spending $25,378,593 per win Matthew Tenedorio was among the 15 people killed in the truck attack that rocked New Orleans.

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Pelicans prediction and pick.