Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/25
The Pacers are favored by 2 points in this non-conference matchup against the Timberwolves. Indiana has won four straight games and is 41-29 overall, which is good for fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Minnesota is 41-31 and sits seventh in the Western Conference. The over/under line for this game is 231 points. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +2
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, March 24th.
WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-131 in favor of the Timberwolves.
- Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 18 threes.
Is a Win at Indianapolis Possible for the Timberwolves?
The Timberwolves improved to 41-31 on the season with a dominant 134-93 win over the Pelicans on Friday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 15-point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points of 227.5 went over the pre-game line of 222.5.
Minnesota took control with a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 34-33 to 45-34. They outscored the Pelicans 34-26 in the 2nd quarter, 35-24 in the 3rd, and 37-21 in the 4th, pulling away after leading 97-72 going into the final period.
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 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Edwards and McDaniels both put up 10 points in the 3rd. Jaylen Clark added 8 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.
The Timberwolves put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Pelicans to just 93 points. They gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 21 in the 4th.
Minnesota limited New Orleans to 11 made threes on 35% shooting. The Timberwolves also sent the Pelicans to the line 22 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 14 steals and 1 block.
Do the Pacers Stand a Chance at Home?
Indiana improved to 41-29 on the season with a 108-103 win over Brooklyn on Saturday. The Pacers, who were favored by 13 points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 211 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.
Indiana took control with an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 81-70 to 92-70. However, they let the Nets back into the game by allowing 33 points in the 4th quarter while scoring just 18.
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%.
As a team, the Pacers shot 47.6% from the field and 31.4% from three, making 11 threes overall. Haliburton scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Siakam added 8 in the 4th.
The Pacers put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Nets to 103 points. Indiana’s defense was especially effective in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 18 points. Overall, the Pacers limited Brooklyn to 43% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. The Pacers sent Brooklyn to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Indiana also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.