Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Recap: McDaniels Leads 13 Cashes

The Timberwolves beat the Pelicans 115-109 on the road on Friday night. It was close all the way, with 13 lead changes. New Orleans led 30-27 after one, Minnesota took a 57-51 lead into the half, and the Pelicans were back in front 79-77 after three. Minnesota then won the fourth quarter 38-30. Thirteen DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

Timberwolves ML (-188 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Minnesota had won 7 of its last 10 and New Orleans 4 of its last 10, with -188 implying about 65 percent. - What happened: The Wolves won by 6 after scoring 38 in the fourth. - Worth watching: Minnesota made 27 of 37 free throws and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. That extra volume is worth tracking in close games.

Saddiq Bey 13+ points (-107 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: He had 13 or more in 8 of his last 10 and 17 of his last 20, at a price implying 52 percent. - What happened: 17 points off the bench on 5 of 13 shooting, with 3 of 6 from deep and 4 of 4 at the line. He cleared by 4.5. - Worth watching: He played 31 minutes as a reserve. That workload is what holds up his scoring lines.

ALT: Saddiq Bey 20+ points + rebounds + assists (+118 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: 20 or more in 7 of his last 10 and 16 of his last 20, at a plus price. - What happened: 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for 26, clearing by 6.5. - Worth watching: The boards and assists gave him room on an uneven shooting night.

Jaden McDaniels 9+ rebounds + assists (+100 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: He had 9 or more in 9 of his last 10, offered at even money. - What happened: 6 rebounds and 5 assists for 11, clearing by 2.5. - Worth watching: He logged 40 minutes, the most on either team.

ALT: Pelicans +9.5 (-225 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: The main line was New Orleans +4.5, and the Pelicans had covered +9.5 in 4 of 5, 8 of 10 and 7 of 8 this season. - What happened: They lost by 6, so the alt cashed with 3.5 to spare. - Worth watching: Minnesota's largest lead all night was 11. The Pelicans kept this one tight throughout.

Zion Williamson 25+ points + rebounds + assists (-210 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: He had 25 or more in 7 of 8, averaging 29.5 on 33 minutes. - What happened: 13 points on 5 of 10 shooting, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for exactly 25. It cashed by half a point. - Worth watching: His rebounds and assists carried this one. Combo props give that kind of cushion when the scoring is light.

Jaden McDaniels 3+ assists (-138 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 3 or more assists in 8 of 9, averaging 3.7. - What happened: 5 assists, clearing by 2.5. - Worth watching: He also had only 2 turnovers in 40 minutes.

Jaden McDaniels 6+ rebounds (-111 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 6 or more boards in 8 of 9, averaging 6.3. - What happened: Exactly 6 rebounds, cashing by half a point. - Worth watching: Gobert and Lyles combined for 24 rebounds, which left a thin share of the boards for him.

ALT: Jaden McDaniels 12+ points (-409 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: He had 12 or more in all 9 games this season, averaging 16.4. - What happened: 23 points on 8 of 19 shooting and 5 of 5 at the line, clearing by 11.5. - Worth watching: At -409 the payout is small, and the case rests on his floor.

ALT: Trey Murphy III 4+ rebounds (-280 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 4 or more boards in 6 of 7, averaging 4.6. - What happened: Exactly 4 rebounds in 34 minutes, cashing by half a point. - Worth watching: Even a short-priced alt can land right on the number, so the price matters.

ALT: Jaden McDaniels 20+ points + rebounds + assists (-430 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 20 or more in all 9 games this season, averaging 26.2. - What happened: 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for 34, clearing by 14.5. - Worth watching: This was his biggest margin of the night. He filled every column.

Trey Murphy III 3+ assists (-180 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 3 or more assists in 6 of 7, averaging 3.4. - What happened: 5 assists, clearing by 2.5. - Worth watching: He scored 10 points on 3 of 7 shooting, and the passing still came through.

Trey Murphy III 8+ rebounds + assists (-120 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 8 or more in 8 of his last 10 and 15 of his last 20, at a price implying 55 percent. - What happened: 4 rebounds and 5 assists for 9, clearing by 1.5. - Worth watching: The assists did the work here, since he had only 4 boards.

How the game played out

Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota with 26 points and LaMelo Ball added 22 with 8 assists. Jeremiah Fears scored 24 for New Orleans and Karlo Matkovic hit 4 threes for 18. The Pelicans won the fast-break battle 30-11, but Minnesota outrebounded them 49-41.

Trends to watch

• McDaniels played 40 minutes and posted 23, 6 and 5. When his minutes run that high, his combo lines have room.
• Murphy's floor came from passing, not scoring. His assist and rebounds-plus-assists lines held up on a 10-point night.
• Minnesota took 37 free throws to 26 for New Orleans. That gap mattered in a game the Pelicans led after three quarters.

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