The Minnesota Timberwolves head to New Orleans to face the Pelicans on the second night of a back-to-back after edging the Clippers 108-106 on Monday. Anthony Edwards continued his torrid scoring stretch, pouring in 37 points, including 28 in the second half, to lead the Timberwolves to victory.
Minnesota will look to carry that momentum into its matchup against a Pelicans team that may get Zion Williamson back from injury.
Here’s the featured Edwards prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook to consider for Tuesday’s game in New Orleans.
Best Anthony Edwards Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Anthony Edwards Over 26.5 Points (-120)
Edwards has been on a tear, averaging 45.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists over his last two games. After erupting for a career-high 53 points against Detroit on Saturday, Edwards followed up with 37 points against the Clippers. If his recent momentum continues, he could hit the Over comfortably.
Minnesota will need another strong performance from Edwards as it faces a Pelicans squad riding a modest two-game winning streak. Against a 7-29 opponent, this is the type of game the Timberwolves have to take care of business to regain footing in the Western Conference standings.
New Orleans secured back-to-back victories over Washington, with C.J. McCollum playing a pivotal role, but it remains vulnerable defensively. The Timberwolves cannot overlook this game.
Edwards’ ability to score in bunches and attack the basket will be key in exploiting the Pelicans’ defense. Williamson will be trying to find his rhythm in his season debut. Edwards could take advantage.
Numerous high-volume scorers have produced big performances against the Pelicans this season, including Norman Powell, Jalen Green, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, all averaging over 30 points in this matchup. Given that Edwards scored 28.0 points per game across three matchups against New Orleans last season, he seems primed for a strong scoring night.
Look for Edwards to continue his scoring spree as Minnesota aims to capitalize on New Orleans’ defensive limitations.
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