New Orleans Pelicans @ Minnesota Timberwolves Player Props - February 6th 2026

Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at February 4, 2026
National Basketball Association
Pelicans
Away
06/02/2026
8:00pm
Timberwolves
Home

In Pelicans at Timberwolves, the prop board tends to reward the players who live in stable minutes and repeatable touches. Pelicans and Timberwolves both come in with recent form worth noting, which matters when rotations tighten and roles stay consistent.

If you want a straightforward place to start, begin here. Two markets we keep coming back to are Points + Assists and Points + Rebounds + Assists. For Points + Assists, the players to watch are Jeremiah Fears for Pelicans and Bones Hyland for Timberwolves. In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Jeremiah Fears on the Pelicans side and Bones Hyland for Timberwolves.

In this article, we highlight the most important player stats and line them up with each prop market to find the sweet spot. For the full game breakdown, read the full Pelicans vs Timberwolves matchup preview.



Pace and efficiency for NOP at MIN player props

For props, it helps to start with pace and efficiency because those inputs shape opportunity. The notes below sort each stat into five outcomes so you can scan the edge quickly. For the latest lines and totals, visit the NBA odds page.

Metric Away Team
Pelicans
Home Team
Timberwolves
Notes
Pace (Poss/Game) 20.6 20.7 Even: on this slate, pace profiles are close, which suggests anticipate possession volume to be comparable.
PPG (Season) 114.6 119.5 Timberwolves slight advantage: on the season, their scoring baseline runs a bit higher, which usually leads to points outcomes to have a little more cushion.
Offensive Rating 110.5 115.7 Timberwolves strong advantage: in this game, they are the clearly more efficient offense, which suggests anticipate possessions to produce higher-quality looks more consistently.
Defensive Rating 116.3 109.9 Timberwolves strong advantage: at a glance, they grade as the tougher defense, which usually leads to scoring efficiency to be harder to come by.

After you check pace and efficiency, workload is the next filter because fatigue can show up late. The notes below label each workload metric into five outcomes and call out the team with the edge.

Workload metric Away Team
Pelicans
Home Team
Timberwolves
Notes
Games in last 7 days 3 3 Even: in this game, game volume is the same in the last seven days, so look for energy and rotations to sit in a similar spot.
Time zone changes (last 7) 1 1 Even: overall, time-zone change totals are similar over the last week, which points to plan for routines to be steady for both teams.
Miles travelled (last 7) 3,561 2,086 Timberwolves strong advantage: on this slate, they have travelled materially fewer miles in the last week, making it fair to anticipate travel fatigue to be meaningfully lower.
Days since last game 2 2 Even: in this spot, rest days since the last game match, which suggests look for recovery to be similar entering tip-off.
Back-to-back No No Even: by the numbers, neither team is on a back-to-back, leading to project rest to be close to normal for both teams.
Rest advantage vs opponent 0 0 Even: in this game, there is no clear rest-advantage separation, which suggests project rest edge to be minimal.
Previous opponent strength 40.8 58.5 Pelicans strong advantage: tonight, their previous opponent graded noticeably lighter, which suggests project carryover wear to be meaningfully lower.
Travel miles since last game 298 692 Pelicans slight advantage: tonight, they travelled less between the last game and this one, which should leave anticipate travel fatigue to be a bit lower.
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NBA injury report for NOP at MIN: out, questionable, and impact

This table tracks the availability outlook for Pelicans and Timberwolves. When the report strips out rotation pieces, minutes concentrate and usage funnels toward the next-closest creators. For a broader futures snapshot, see latest NBA Finals odds.

Side Inactive In doubt Reported loss (MPG • PPG)
Pelicans 1
1 out
0
1 questionable
0.0 MPG • 0.0 PPG
Timberwolves 0
1 out
3
1 questionable
12.8 MPG • 4.5 PPG


NOP at MIN Player Assists Props Picks

Start Player Assists Props with a simple team lens built on three numbers: assist rate, assists per game, and turnovers per game. New Orleans Pelicans assist rate 59.4%, assists per game 24.9, turnovers per game 13.2; Minnesota Timberwolves assist rate 61.7%, assists per game 26.5, turnovers per game 13.7.

The team numbers are not perfectly close, and the lean points more toward Minnesota Timberwolves. A cleaner offensive path usually keeps assist volume alive, and a sloppy turnover profile can hand the opponent extra possessions that still turn into assisted finishes.

NBA Player AST/G Minutes Usage % Assist %
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) 3 25 57.8% 17.4%
Zion Williamson (NOP) 3.4 30 64.5% 19.5%
Herbert Jones (NOP) 2.5 29 35.1% 11.9%
Yves Missi (NOP) 1.2 19 29.8% 8.6%
Derik Queen (NOP) 4.3 26 51.3% 24.2%
Saddiq Bey (NOP) 2.5 30 48.9% 12%
Julius Randle (MIN) 5.4 34 60% 24.6%
Rudy Gobert (MIN) 1.7 31 28.2% 7.2%
Bones Hyland (MIN) 2.6 15 44.4% 24.2%
Naz Reid (MIN) 2.5 26 49.7% 13.8%
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) 4.2 31 39% 17.7%
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) 2.9 32 41% 12.5%
Anthony Edwards (MIN) 3.7 35 71.4% 17.5%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Assist Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) o4.5
u4.5
fanduel
fanduel
+104
-138
Zion Williamson (NOP) o1.5
u1.5
fanduel
fanduel
-188
+140
Herbert Jones (NOP) o2.5
u2.5
fanduel
fanduel
+100
-132
Yves Missi (NOP) o1.5
u1.5
caesars
caesars
+110
-148
Derik Queen (NOP) o4.5
u4.5
fanduel
fanduel
+158
-215
Saddiq Bey (NOP) o2.5
u2.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
+105
-140
Julius Randle (MIN) o5.5
u5.5
fanduel
fanduel
-198
+146
Rudy Gobert (MIN) o1.5
u1.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
+100
-135
Bones Hyland (MIN) o1.5
u1.5
fanduel
fanduel
-160
+120
Naz Reid (MIN) o2.5
u2.5
caesars
caesars
+150
-205
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) o2.5
u2.5
fanduel
fanduel
+104
-138
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) o2.5
u2.5
fanduel
fanduel
-205
+152
Anthony Edwards (MIN) o5.5
u5.5
fanduel
fanduel
-118
-112


Pelicans vs Timberwolves NBA Player 3PM Props

Recent 3P% gives the best snapshot of current rhythm, and Minnesota Timberwolves is at 42.4 while New Orleans Pelicans is at 36. The season 3-point percentage baseline is 0.2 for Minnesota Timberwolves and 0.2 for New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA Player Minutes Usage% 3P% 3PM line Proxy 3PM
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) 25 57.8 32.4 1.5 4.68
Herbert Jones (NOP) 29 35.1 31.1 0.5 3.17
Derik Queen (NOP) 26 51.3 27.5 0.5 3.67
Saddiq Bey (NOP) 30 48.9 34.8 1.5 5.11
Julius Randle (MIN) 34 60 32.3 0.5 6.59
Bones Hyland (MIN) 15 44.4 37.7 2.5 2.51
Naz Reid (MIN) 26 49.7 39.3 2.5 5.08
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) 31 39 39 3.5 4.72
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) 32 41 44.6 0.5 5.85
Anthony Edwards (MIN) 35 71.4 40.4 5.5 10.1
NBA Player Prop Bet / 3PM Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) o1.5
u1.5
Caesars
Caesars
+146
-197
Herbert Jones (NOP) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+118
-158
Derik Queen (NOP) o0.5
u0.5
Caesars
Caesars
+230
-335
Saddiq Bey (NOP) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-128
-104
Julius Randle (MIN) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+134
-180
Bones Hyland (MIN) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-188
+140
Naz Reid (MIN) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+138
-186
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+168
-230
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+132
-178
Anthony Edwards (MIN) o5.5
u5.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+164
-225


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New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Player Points Props Picks

Checking recent form, New Orleans Pelicans has gone 3-7 with a 30% clip, piling up 55.5 points per game and giving up 57.7. Minnesota Timberwolves is 5-5 (50%), scoring 62.8 and allowing 59.3. Those marks are the starting point for points props.

Recent form does not lock in anything, but it does tighten the band for points props. Minnesota Timberwolves looks better positioned to score by those splits, and that is the kind of angle that can tilt a points read.

NBA Player PTS/G Minutes Usage % TS %
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) 13.1 25 57.8% 51.4%
Zion Williamson (NOP) 21.6 30 64.5% 62.8%
Herbert Jones (NOP) 9 29 35.1% 50.1%
Yves Missi (NOP) 5.6 19 29.8% 54.6%
Derik Queen (NOP) 12.3 26 51.3% 55.3%
Saddiq Bey (NOP) 16.7 30 48.9% 57.6%
Julius Randle (MIN) 22.2 34 60% 59.6%
Rudy Gobert (MIN) 10.7 31 28.2% 66.8%
Bones Hyland (MIN) 7.2 15 44.4% 59.4%
Naz Reid (MIN) 14.5 26 49.7% 59.4%
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) 13.2 31 39% 58%
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) 15.1 32 41% 62.2%
Anthony Edwards (MIN) 29.8 35 71.4% 62%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points Line Best Bookmaker Odds
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-138
+104
Zion Williamson (NOP) o23.5
u23.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114
Herbert Jones (NOP) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
Yves Missi (NOP) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-125
Derik Queen (NOP) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+100
-132
Saddiq Bey (NOP) o22.5
u22.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Julius Randle (MIN) o24.5
u24.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+102
-136
Rudy Gobert (MIN) o13.5
u13.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
Bones Hyland (MIN) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-136
+102
Naz Reid (MIN) o13.5
u13.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-125
-106
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) o10.5
u10.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-125
-106
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) o8.5
u8.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+102
-136
Anthony Edwards (MIN) o34.5
u34.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114


Pelicans at Timberwolves Points + Assists Prop Picks

Across the recent five games, New Orleans Pelicans sit at 1-4, while Minnesota Timberwolves stand at 4-1.

The last five-game results counts for points plus assists, and the current angle nudges toward Minnesota Timberwolves in this matchup.

NBA Player PTS/G AST/G PTS+AST Minutes Usage %
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) 13.1 3 16.1 25 57.8%
Zion Williamson (NOP) 21.6 3.4 25 30 64.5%
Herbert Jones (NOP) 9 2.5 11.5 29 35.1%
Yves Missi (NOP) 5.6 1.2 6.8 19 29.8%
Derik Queen (NOP) 12.3 4.3 16.6 26 51.3%
Saddiq Bey (NOP) 16.7 2.5 19.2 30 48.9%
Julius Randle (MIN) 22.2 5.4 27.6 34 60%
Rudy Gobert (MIN) 10.7 1.7 12.4 31 28.2%
Bones Hyland (MIN) 7.2 2.6 9.8 15 44.4%
Naz Reid (MIN) 14.5 2.5 17 26 49.7%
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) 13.2 4.2 17.4 31 39%
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) 15.1 2.9 18 32 41%
Anthony Edwards (MIN) 29.8 3.7 33.5 35 71.4%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points + Assists Line Bookmaker Odds
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) o13.5
u13.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-104
-128
Zion Williamson (NOP) o25.5
u25.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-108
-122
Herbert Jones (NOP) o11.5
u11.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Yves Missi (NOP) o7.5
u7.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+120
-167
Derik Queen (NOP) o14.5
u14.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-118
-112
Saddiq Bey (NOP) o18.5
u18.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Julius Randle (MIN) o27.5
u27.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-125
Rudy Gobert (MIN) o12.5
u12.5
Caesars
Caesars
-108
-124
Bones Hyland (MIN) o14.5
u14.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114
Naz Reid (MIN) o17.5
u17.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-125
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) o17.5
u17.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-128
-104
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) o18.5
u18.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-125
Anthony Edwards (MIN) o33.5
u33.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118


New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Player Rebounds Prop Picks

This looks like a more controlled glass spot, with New Orleans Pelicans offensive rebounds (0.3) and Minnesota Timberwolves defensive rebounds (0.8) not creating a clear mismatch, so the lean usually follow rebounds per game toward Minnesota Timberwolves.

The best pick for each side comes from a direct rebounds per game versus rebounds line comparison, with minutes per game, usage percentage, and rebound percentage used to validate the read and keep the choice usable.

NBA Player REB/G Minutes Usage % REB%
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) 3.6 25 57.8% 7.6%
Zion Williamson (NOP) 6.2 30 64.5% 11.3%
Herbert Jones (NOP) 3.5 29 35.1% 6.7%
Yves Missi (NOP) 5.7 19 29.8% 15.9%
Derik Queen (NOP) 7.3 26 51.3% 15.2%
Saddiq Bey (NOP) 5.8 30 48.9% 10.4%
Julius Randle (MIN) 6.9 34 60% 11.2%
Rudy Gobert (MIN) 11.4 31 28.2% 19.9%
Bones Hyland (MIN) 1.7 15 44.4% 6.4%
Naz Reid (MIN) 6.4 26 49.7% 13.2%
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) 4.5 31 39% 7.9%
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) 4.3 32 41% 7.3%
Anthony Edwards (MIN) 5.3 35 71.4% 8.1%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Rebound Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114
Zion Williamson (NOP) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-172
+126
Herbert Jones (NOP) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+142
-192
Yves Missi (NOP) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-160
+120
Derik Queen (NOP) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+132
-178
Saddiq Bey (NOP) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-192
+142
Julius Randle (MIN) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+104
-138
Rudy Gobert (MIN) o19.5
u19.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+114
-152
Bones Hyland (MIN) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+128
-172
Naz Reid (MIN) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+122
-162
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-120
-110
Anthony Edwards (MIN) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-166
+124


Pelicans at Timberwolves Points + Rebounds + Assists Props Picks

Points + rebounds + assists props start with the team environment, and the cleanest way in is offensive rating versus defensive rating. The clean look is that a strong offensive rating can lift points and assists, while a tougher defensive rating can push rebounds through missed shots. The Minnesota Timberwolves field-goal percentage and the New Orleans Pelicans field-goal percentage are worth a quick check because made shots can power assists while missed shots can fuel rebounds.

Season win percentage gives a fast read on which team has been more reliable in its results, which can matter when PRA props depend on game script. The fast scan is PRA average against the line, and the final picks come from the best edge and odds on each team, using only complete prop entries.

NBA Player PTS/G REB/G AST/G PRA/G Minutes Usage %
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) 13.1 3.6 3 19.7 25 57.8%
Zion Williamson (NOP) 21.6 6.2 3.4 31.2 30 64.5%
Herbert Jones (NOP) 9 3.5 2.5 15 29 35.1%
Yves Missi (NOP) 5.6 5.7 1.2 12.5 19 29.8%
Derik Queen (NOP) 12.3 7.3 4.3 23.9 26 51.3%
Saddiq Bey (NOP) 16.7 5.8 2.5 25 30 48.9%
Julius Randle (MIN) 22.2 6.9 5.4 34.5 34 60%
Rudy Gobert (MIN) 10.7 11.4 1.7 23.8 31 28.2%
Bones Hyland (MIN) 7.2 1.7 2.6 11.5 15 44.4%
Naz Reid (MIN) 14.5 6.4 2.5 23.4 26 49.7%
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) 13.2 4.5 4.2 21.9 31 39%
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) 15.1 4.3 2.9 22.3 32 41%
Anthony Edwards (MIN) 29.8 5.3 3.7 38.8 35 71.4%
NBA Player Prop Bet (Points + Rebounds + Assists Line) Bookmaker Odds
Jeremiah Fears (NOP) o16.5
u16.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-125
Zion Williamson (NOP) o31.5
u31.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-108
-118
Herbert Jones (NOP) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+102
-130
Yves Missi (NOP) o12.5
u12.5
Caesars
Caesars
-124
-108
Derik Queen (NOP) o21.5
u21.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-120
-106
Saddiq Bey (NOP) o24.5
u24.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-111
-115
Julius Randle (MIN) o34.5
u34.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-120
Rudy Gobert (MIN) o24.5
u24.5
Caesars
Caesars
-124
-108
Bones Hyland (MIN) o16.5
u16.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-125
-102
Naz Reid (MIN) o24.5
u24.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-104
-122
Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) o22.5
u22.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-108
-118
Jaden McDaniels (MIN) o22.5
u22.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-104
Anthony Edwards (MIN) o38.5
u38.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-113
-113


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It’s Pelicans at Timberwolves on Saturday, February 7, 2026, and this one has the feel of a slower tempo basketball. Pelicans has played at roughly a 30% win clip over its last ten, and Timberwolves is around 50%.

For Points + Assists, the two players to circle are Jeremiah Fears for Pelicans and Bones Hyland for Timberwolves. I care most about stable touches, not a random hot stretch.

In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Jeremiah Fears on the Pelicans side and Bones Hyland for Timberwolves. This is why props are a rotation story first, and a matchup story second. For the full game breakdown, read the full matchup preview.