Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Pacers and Timberwolves. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on BSN, and it’s hosted by the Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. Get ready to place your bets!
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Timberwolves as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 245.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Minnesota Timberwolves – Indiana Pacers odds
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Indiana and Minnesota, the Timberwolves have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 9 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Minnesota is averaging 121 points compared to Indiana at 112.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 130 points per game in these contests.
- Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 8-2 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- Indiana has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Pacers are 5-5 in their last ten games and come into today’s game vs. the Timberwolves with a record of 13-10. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently 6th and are 2nd in the Central division.
In terms of the spread, Indiana currently holds an ATS record of 13-10, which is above .500. As the favorite this season, Indiana is 6-6 vs. the spread while going 7-4 as the underdog.
So far over half of the Pacers’ games have surpassed the over/under lines, putting their over/under record at 19-4-0. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 263.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 241.3.
Indiana’s offense had a good outing, putting up 123 points against the Wizards. They achieved a 44.9% field goal percentage and went 12/16 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Pacers have a season long field goal percentage of 50%, which is 1st in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 7th in percentage and 5th in three-pointers made.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pacers is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 126.0 points per game (29th).
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.5% from downtown.
When playing against Western Conference teams, the Timberwolves have gone 13-3 and have an overall record of 18-5. In non-conference games, they are 5-2 and are 2-1 in their last three games.
Minnesota currently has an ATS record of 12-10, placing them above .500 against the spread. In their last four home games, Minnesota has been unable to cover the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 7-4 at home compared to 5-6 on the road.
The Timberwolves have achieved an over/under record of 12-11-0 so far this season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 221.8, and they have a -3.1 differential against the over/under line for this season.
The Timberwolves offense is coming off a game in which they scored 119 points vs. the Mavericks. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 14 threes. Offensively, the Timberwolves hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 7th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 14th in terms of percentage and 22nd in three-pointers made.
Coming into the game, the Timberwolves defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 26.1% of their games. Currently, they are 2nd in the NBA at 105.7 points per game allowed.
On two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 49.3% and allowing 33.7% from beyond the arc.
Despite being 8.5 point underdogs, we predict the Pacers to come out on top with a final score of 117-109.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- We like the Pacers on the moneyline (+283)
- The Pacers are also our pick on the spread at +8.5
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Anthony Edwards – Hip – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Knee – Out
- Tyrese Haliburton – Knee – Questionable
- Andrew Nembhard – Knee – Out
