If you’re looking for Pacers vs. Timberwolves predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Timberwolves are on the move to take on the Pacers on Thursday, Mar 7 at 7:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 228.5, and the Pacers are favored by 1.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Pacers -1.5
- Total 228.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Mar 7
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 124 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Can the Timberwolves Grab a Win in Indianapolis?
In their last game, the Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 119-114. The O/U line for that game was 210.5, resulting in an over. Minnesota was favored by 16 points in that game.
Minnesota’s record for the season is 43-19, which is the best in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 30-10 and 9-2 against teams in the Northwest Division.
This season, Minnesota has an O/U record of 31-31. Today’s O/U line of 228.5 is higher than the average O/U line in their games (222.2). On average, their games have finished with 219.8 points.
Against the spread, Minnesota is 30-31 overall and 16-14 on the road. They have covered the spread in four straight road games and are 7-4 ATS as underdogs.
As underdogs, the Timberwolves have a record of 6-5 this season. They have gone 2-3 ATS as underdogs during their current streak of three straight ATS wins as underdogs.
On the season, the Timberwolves are 19th in the league in scoring at 113.3 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 115.0 points compared to 111.7 at home (16th).
Minnesota has been an above-average shooting team this season, ranking 9th in field goal percentage (48%). They have also been efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 38% of their three-point attempts (3rd).
In terms of pace, the Timberwolves are 23rd in the league at 97.3 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, they are 16th in the NBA with an average of 26.4 per contest.
At this time, the Timberwolves’ defense is positioned 1st in the NBA, permitting 106.5 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Timberwolves squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 50.3% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.1% from downtown.
Can the Pacers Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Indiana’s games have averaged 245.4 points per game this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 228.5. In their last game against the Mavericks, they combined for 257 points, and the O/U line was 247.5.
The Pacers covered the spread in their last game, winning 137-120 as 5.5-point underdogs. Against the spread this season, they are 33-28 overall and 17-14 at home.
Indiana’s record of 35-28 has them in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 25-15 and 10-13 in non-conference games.
Today, the Pacers are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 18-12 as the favorite. In their games as the favorite, they have gone 14-16 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +6.3 points per game.
This season, the Pacers have been the NBA’s highest-scoring team, averaging 123.5 points per game. They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 126.3 points per game.
Indiana’s offense is led by their ability to make two-point shots, as they lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. Overall, they are shooting 50% from the field, which is the best mark in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 8th in the league at 37%. On average, they are making 13.5 three-pointers per game.
Looking at the Pacers defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 122.0 points per game (28th). Indiana’s defense is currently forcing 12.7 turnovers per game, which is 16th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 9th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.7 rejections per game.
Pacers vs. Timberwolves Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. With his prop at 20.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 21. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down one three.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 20.5 Points (-113)
Pacers vs. Timberwolves Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1.5, the Timberwolves is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 228.5 and our model has the Timberwolves and Pacers finishing with a combined 233 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Timberwolves +1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook