Final Score: Pelicans 126 - Timberwolves 132
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Pelicans @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Probability
18%
82%
Projected margin: Minnesota Timberwolves +9.0
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pelicans | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.5 | 104.5 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 115 |
| Stat | Pelicans | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 81 | 81 |
| Avg points scored | 115.4 | 117.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 119.9 | 114.5 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 62% |
Recent Results
Pelicans
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: -26 · Total: 262
118-144
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: +19 · Total: 293
156-137
vs Orlando Magic
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
@ Sacramento Kings
Apr 3, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 230
113-117
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: -12 · Total: 224
106-118
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -32 · Total: 236
102-134
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 27, 2026 · Margin: -13 · Total: 225
106-119
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 26, 2026 · Margin: -21 · Total: 237
108-129
@ New York Knicks
Mar 24, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 237
116-121
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 21, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 217
106-111
Timberwolves
@ Houston Rockets
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 268
136-132
@ Orlando Magic
Apr 8, 2026 · Margin: -12 · Total: 252
120-132
@ Indiana Pacers
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: +20 · Total: 228
124-104
vs Charlotte Hornets
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: -14 · Total: 230
108-122
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 3, 2026 · Margin: -12 · Total: 218
103-115
@ Detroit Pistons
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 30, 2026 · Margin: +30 · Total: 218
124-94
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: -22 · Total: 196
87-109
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 25, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 218
110-108
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 22, 2026 · Margin: +10 · Total: 194
102-92