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Minnesota Timberwolves (41-31) vs. Indiana Pacers (41-29)
March 24, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -2; Over/Under: 231
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers meet Monday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Timberwolves Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Pacers, split with the Pelicans, and they play the Suns, Pistons, and Nuggets next. The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 11 games but would still be in the play-in if the season ended today.



The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.7 points and 4.6 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Nets and Mavs, and they play the Lakers, Wizards, and Thunder next. The Pacers have won six of their last seven games and are currently in the fourth seed in the East.

The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.6 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.9 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.4 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pacers have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites.
  • The Timberwolves have lost 18 of their last 19 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 15 games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
  • The Pacers have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in 16 of their last 17 games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (767) this season.
  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (11.0) this season.
  • The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (66.7%).
  • The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.8).

Pacers vs Timberwolves Injury Report

The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson, while Bennedict Mathurin is questionable with an ankle injury.

Anthony Edwards is questionable for the Timberwolves with a thumb injury.

Pacers vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Timberwolves should have revenge on their mind after losing to the Pacers last week in overtime in a game they probably shouldn’t have lost. However, that’s been the Timberwolves all season, a team that shows flashes of what they were last year but also plays with their food at times.

It’s hard to side with the Timberwolves when you see Edwards on the injury report at the time of this writing. Check for updates before betting. I’ll lean Pacers because their injury report is cleaner, and they’re at home where they’re 23-9 SU. The Timberwolves are hit or miss defensively, and that’s not going to cut it against this fast-paced Pacers squad that can bring the avalanche. I’ll lay the bucket with the Pacers, especially if the Timberwolves don’t have their best player.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Indiana Pacers -2

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