Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 3-7-24 Picks
Minnesota Timberwolves (43-19) vs. Indiana Pacers (35-29)
March 7, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -1.5; Over/Under: +234.5
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The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after winning 8 of their last 11 games. The Indiana Pacers look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers prediction.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves recently beat the Trail Blazers while losing to the Kings and Clippers. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 106.5 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.1 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.1 points and 3 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers recently beat the Mavericks while losing to the Spurs and Pelicans. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 123.5 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 122 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.5 points and 7.1 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have lost each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- Each of the Pacers’ last six games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last eight games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers prediction
The Indiana Pacers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and the Timberwolves already ruled out Karl-Anthony Towns with a knee injury. I get it. Still, we’re getting the better team in the Timberwolves and a free bucket. This is the first time since February 12 the Timberwolves have been underdogs, and it’s the fourth time in 2024 they’ve been underdogs. Don’t get the Timberwolves in this spot often, folks, and let’s not act like the Pacers are super consistent. The Pacers still have defensive issues. Give me the Timberwolves and the free bucket.