The Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers meet Tuesday 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 Hornets and 76ers and play the Magic next. The Timberwolves have lost 3 straight games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 117.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Hornets and Cavs, and they play the Nets next. The Pacers have lost 24 of their last 29 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17 points and 2.8 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Timberwolves and Pacers.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Pacers teams that held a losing record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 13 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have won 10 of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Timberwolves teams that held a winning record.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last six games against Northwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Timberwolves’ last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pacers vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker, Aaron Nesmith, TJ McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, and Ivica Zubac.
Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards are out for the Timberwolves.
Pacers vs Timberwolves Prediction
This is a lot of points for a Timberwolves team that has nothing to play for, as they’re locked into the sixth seed, and they’re still down Edwards and McDaniels. Yes, the Pacers’ entire roster is on the injury report, but they’re also 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games. The guys who are playing for the Pacers have a chance to prove themselves and that they belong in this league. The Timberwolves are 34-44 ATS on the season. I’m not laying on this many points with the Wolves on the road. Give me the Pacers and points.