The Minnesota Timberwolves (41-31) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (41-29) on Monday, March 24th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on FDSI. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Timberwolves vs Pacers

The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win

With a dominant 134-93 win over the Pelicans on Friday, the Timberwolves improved to 41-31 for the season. Playing at home, Minnesota was favored by 15 points and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total of 227 points narrowly exceeded the 222.5-point line.

A pivotal 12-0 run helped the Timberwolves pull away, extending the score from 34-33 to 45-34. They continued to build their lead, outscoring New Orleans 35-24 in the 3rd quarter and 37-21 in the 4th.

The Pacers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 108-103 win over the Nets on Saturday, the Pacers improved to 41-29 this season. Indiana was at home and favored by 13 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 211 fell short of the 221-point over/under line.

Indiana took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 29-18 and going on an 11-0 run to stretch their lead from 81-70 to 92-70. However, the Nets made a push in the 4th, outscoring the Pacers 33-18, but Indiana held on for the win.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

The Timberwolves put up 134 points in their win over the Pelicans, shooting 53.9% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 43.2% clip. Julius Randle led the way with 20 points, while Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards each added 17.

Randle scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Edwards and McDaniels each had 10 in the 3rd. Jaylen Clark contributed 8 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points and 6 assists in their win over the Nets, shooting 50% from the field. Myles Turner added 22 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists despite shooting just 38.5%.

Indiana connected on 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from deep and 47.6% overall. Haliburton scored 10 of his 16 points in the opening quarter, while Siakam added 8 points in the 4th to help secure the win.

Timberwolves Team Defense

The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Pelicans, holding them to just 93 points. They were consistent throughout, allowing 22 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and finishing strong with just 21 points allowed in the 4th.

Minnesota’s defense limited New Orleans to 11 made threes on 35% shooting. They sent the Pelicans to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Timberwolves also recorded 14 steals in the game.

Pacers Team Defense

The Timberwolves put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Pelicans to just 93 points. Minnesota allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 21 in the 4th.

They limited New Orleans to 11 made threes on 35% shooting from deep. The Pelicans went 14/22 from the free-throw line. The Timberwolves finished with 26 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals.

Timberwolves vs Pacers Trends

• The Timberwolves are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
• Across the Pacers last five home games, the team averaged 116 points per game while allowing 119. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
• Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Pacers have an overall record of 3-0 while going 0-3 against the spread.

Timberwolves vs Pacers Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +2, we recommend going with the Timberwolves on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 231 and given that our model is projecting 263 points between the teams, we like the over.

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