The Indiana Pacers (37-29) will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-29) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Timberwolves are 8.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Timberwolves -8.5), with the over/under set at 228.5 total points. Minnesota is a -375 favorite to win outright, while Indiana is +295 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Pacers vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Monday, March 17.
Pacers vs Timberwolves Prediction
My Timberwolves vs. Pacers best bet is on Indiana to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Pacers +8.5
Pacers vs Timberwolves Odds, Lines, Picks
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 228.5 -110o / -110u | +295 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 228.5 -110o / -110u | -375 |
- Pacers vs. Timberwolves spread: Timberwolves -8.5
- Pacers vs. Timberwolves over/under: 228.5 total points
- Pacers vs. Timberwolves moneyline: Pacers +295, Timberwolves -375
- Pacers vs. Timberwolves best bet:Pacers +8.5 (-110)
Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Monday Preview
The Pacers enter the game with a 37-29 record, holding the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference. Indiana is currently just half a game behind the fourth seed in their conference. This will be a crucial matchup for the Pacers as they take on one of the top teams in the West.
Last season, Indiana was one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, making it all the way to the Conference Finals. However, Rick Carlisle’s squad was swept by the Boston Celtics in that round. Despite the loss, they proved that their future is bright.
The Pacers have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games and are looking to bounce back after a 126-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Pascal Siakam leads the team with 20.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Tyrese Haliburton has had an outstanding season, averaging 18.5 points and 9.0 assists per contest. Additionally, center Myles Turner contributes 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
On the other hand, the Timberwolves come into this matchup with a 40-29 record, placing them seventh in the Western Conference. The season has been disappointing for Minnesota, which started the year as one of the betting favorites to win the West.
Last year, the Timberwolves put together an impressive 56-26 record and reached the Conference Finals, where they were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks. During the offseason, the team made a significant move by trading star center Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
Currently, Minnesota holds the sixth-best record in the West, tied with the Golden State Warriors. However, the Warriors own the tiebreaker, giving them the final playoff spot for now. The Timberwolves have been on fire, winning eight consecutive games. With a win tonight and a Warriors loss, Minnesota would move into the final playoff spot in the West.
Former first-overall pick Anthony Edwards leads the team with 27.4 points per game. Julius Randle has had a strong season, averaging 18.8 points and a team-best 4.7 assists per contest, while Naz Reid adds 14.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Best Bet: Pacers +8.5 (-110)
Pacers vs. Timberwolves Betting Predictions
Pacers +8.5
The line has become inflated in the absence of Siakam tonight. The Pacers are one of the deeper teams in the East and have enough firepower to keep this competitive tonight in Siakam's absence. Minnesota has struggled ATS this season as a favorite (13-20-1).
Rudy Gobert Over 11.5 Points
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this winner. Gobert has averaged 13.9 points per game over his last twelve games. Our Action Pro Report is projecting 14.9 from Gobert tonight.
Myles Turner Over 16.5 Points
The Pacers big man is in a strong game script to exceed this number tonight. Turner will see an expanded role in the absence of Siakam tonight. Our Action Pro Report projects 19.1 points from the big man tonight.
Pacers vs. Timberwolves Parlay Picks
- Pacers +8.5
- Rudy Gobert Over 11.5 Points
- Myles Turner Over 16.5 Points
Parlay Payout: +390
Pacers vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
