Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 12-16-23 NBA Picks
Minnesota Timberwolves (18-5) vs Indiana Pacers (13-11)
2023-12-16 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -8.5 -- Over/Under: 252
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The Indiana Pacers need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves look to stay hot after winning 10 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers are coming off losses to the Bucks and Wizards. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 128.4 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 125.5 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 26.1 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 17.6 points and 8 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Target Center following a loss.
- Each of the Pacers’ last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have wins over the Hornets, Spurs, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Mavericks this month. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 105.7 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 23.6 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.6 points and 3 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 12.2 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts
- The Timberwolves have won 12 of their last 13 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six Saturday games at Target Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction
The Indiana Pacers still don’t play a lick of defense, and their loss last night to the Wizards is a disgrace. With all the up and down play and quick tempo, you know the Pacers are going to have tired legs here after the travel. The Minnesota Timberwolves are not only winning games, but they’re 10-1 SU at home. Just a bad schedule spot for the Pacers, who are horrible defensively. Give me the Timberwolves in a double-digit victory.