Pelicans at Timberwolves — NBA Player Props & Matchup

New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves · Monday, March 8, 2027 · 8:00 PM ET · 2026-27 season

Player props, odds and matchup context for Pelicans at Timberwolves: the defense-vs-position matchup, the season series, key players — build a Pelicans vs Timberwolves same-game parlay on ParlayBuilder.

Defensive Matchup (2026-27 season, through 4 games)

What each defense allowed per game per floor spot this season (two guard spots, two forward spots, one center spot). Ranks appear once every team has played 5 games.

Pelicans defense

  • vs guards: points allowed 27.4 per guard spot; rebounds allowed 4.6 per guard spot; assists allowed 8.8 per guard spot; 3-pointers allowed 3.0 per guard spot
  • vs forwards: points allowed 24.5 per forward spot; rebounds allowed 12.2 per forward spot; assists allowed 3.6 per forward spot; 3-pointers allowed 2.8 per forward spot
  • vs centers: points allowed 22.2 per center spot; rebounds allowed 12.2 per center spot; assists allowed 5.5 per center spot; 3-pointers allowed 0.8 per center spot

Timberwolves defense

  • vs guards: points allowed 27.9 per guard spot; rebounds allowed 8.8 per guard spot; assists allowed 7.5 per guard spot; 3-pointers allowed 3.7 per guard spot
  • vs forwards: points allowed 21.6 per forward spot; rebounds allowed 9.6 per forward spot; assists allowed 4.1 per forward spot; 3-pointers allowed 1.7 per forward spot
  • vs centers: points allowed 8.8 per center spot; rebounds allowed 6.0 per center spot; assists allowed 1.8 per center spot; 3-pointers allowed 0.2 per center spot

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Pelicans vs Timberwolves: 2026-27 Season Series

Key Players

Pelicans

  • Zion Williamson F · 21.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists per game (2026-27, 5 games)
  • Dejounte Murray G · 17.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists per game (2026-27, 4 games)
  • Trey Murphy III F · 14.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists per game (2026-27, 5 games)

Timberwolves

  • Anthony Edwards G · 33.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists per game (2026-27, 4 games)
  • Jaden McDaniels F · 15.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game (2026-27, 5 games)
  • Terrence Shannon Jr. G · 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game (2026-27, 5 games)

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