Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-121) will host the Timberwolves (+100) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is 1st in the West and 1st in the Northwest, while Indiana is 8th in the East and 3rd in the Central. The over/under line for this game is 228.5 points.
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers are favored by 1.5 points and the game can be seen on BSIN.
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Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Pacers have faced off vs. the Timberwolves as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Pacers and Timberwolves, the over/under record in these games is 1-4 with a combined average of 226 points per contest.
- The Timberwolves are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 115 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 31-31, and their games have averaged 219.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 228.5.
The Timberwolves have gone 6-5 as underdogs this season and are 7-4 against the spread as underdogs. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -0.5 points per game.
Minnesota’s last two wins have come as the underdog, and they are 20-11 on the road this season. Their ATS record on the road is 16-14, and they have covered the spread in four straight road games.
In their most recent game, the Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 119-114. The O/U line for that game was 210.5, and Minnesota covered the spread as 16-point favorites.
The Timberwolves are currently 1.5-point underdogs vs. the Pacers. This season, they have an ATS record of 30-31 and have failed to cover the spread in five straight games.
Minnesota is in 1st place in the Western Conference with a record of 43-19. In non-conference games, they are 13-9 compared to 30-10 against the West.
On the season, Minnesota is 19th in the NBA in scoring at 113.3 points per game. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 115.0 points per game compared to 111.7 at home.
So far, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
Minnesota is one of the top shooting teams in the league, ranking 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage.
Not only do the Timberwolves’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 1st in the league in points allowed. Minnesota has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 9th in the league over their last three games at 109 PPG allowed. Minnesota’s defense is currently forcing 13.9 turnovers per game, which is 22nd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 6th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.
Indiana’s games have averaged 245.4 points per game this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 228.5. Overall, the Pacers are 34-29-0 on the over/under this season.
In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Mavericks by a score of 137-120. The O/U line for that game was 247.5.
Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 33-28, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. At home, the Pacers are 17-14 ATS and 20-12 straight up.
As the favorite, Indiana has a record of 18-12 this season. They are favored by 1.5 points today and have gone 14-16 vs. the spread as the favorite. This year, they have been the favorite in 30 of their 63 games.
The win over Dallas moved the Pacers to 35-28 on the season, which is good for 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 25-15 and 10-13 in non-conference games.
Indiana’s offense has been the best in the NBA this season, averaging 123.5 points per game. They are also the top-scoring team at home, averaging 126.3 points per game.
The Pacers are the top-ranked team in field goal percentage at 50%. They have also been one of the best teams at getting to the rim, leading the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%.
Indiana has been a high-scoring team throughout the season, outscoring the NBA scoring average in 69.8% of their games. They are also one of the top teams in pace, ranking 2nd at 101.6 possessions per game.
At this time, the Pacers’ defense is positioned 28th in the NBA, permitting 122.0 points per game. Opponents are hitting 57.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.6% of their three-point attempts.
In spite of being 1.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Timberwolves winning this one 117-116.
Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- We like the Timberwolves on the moneyline (+100)
- The Timberwolves are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 233 points, we like the over
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Doug McDermott – Calf – Out
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Knee – Out
- Jordan McLaughlin – Illness – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
