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The Over stems from a Minnesota inclination. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Timberwolves may not have the legs to be at their absolute best on defense. Last night, they finished the game on a 15-for-30 stretch from beyond the arc after opening 1-for-9. Continuing that hot shooting would also obviously help this Over approach.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game to be played on January 8, 2025 on ESPN.

The Portland Trail Blazers visit their old friend CJ McCollum and the Pelicans on Wednesday in New Orleans. The Blazers will have to bounce back from a 118-115 loss on Monday at the hands of the Detroit Pistons,