Minnesota vs New Orleans: Bet on the Pelicans to win in the first quarter

The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Target Centre. This game will be part of the NBA preseason. Will the visitors’ trend of winning in the first quarter play out?

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves played five games in the Summer League. The Wolves had four wins over the San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers. In the last meeting, the team could not show their best qualities and poorly played against the Pelicans. Against Minnesota, Timberwolves scored the fewest points in the summer league with 59.

New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans also appeared in five NBA Summer League games. The Pelicans did not allow a single misfire. The team was stronger than the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves. The most convincing win of the summer came against the Wolves, where the Pelicans defeated them by 28 points.

Expert Betting Tips

The Minnesota Timberwolves are considered the favourites for the upcoming match-up. I would venture to disagree, especially considering it’s still a preseason campaign. I expect a strong start from the New Orleans Pelicans. For this reason, I believe that the Pelicans’ first-quarter win statistics in faceoffs against the Wolves will play out in another meeting. I also suggest looking at the New Orleans Pelicans’ handicap.

• New Orleans Pelicans to win the first quarter for 2.06;
• Handicap 2 (+2.5) for 1.75.