Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves currently stand at 7th place in the Western Conference and hold a 40-29 record. The Timberwolves have had a really good run in March and they are undefeated in their last eight games, including a four game winning streak at home. 

In their last game the Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 128-102, Anthony Edwards led the team with a game high 41 points, while Jaden McDaniel's scored a 20 points, 12 rebounds double-double. Donte Divincenzo in the absence of Mike Conley Jr took over as the team's play maker scoring 11 points and also dished out 7 assists. 

Mike Conley Jr is expected to be back in the starting lineup against the Pacers, which will result in Divincenzo moving back to the bench. The Timberwolves are eyeing for a top six finish and are two games behind Warriors, but if they keep their momentum going then they might probably edge the Warriors or the Lakers. 

The Timberwolves record at home is 20-14 and they are ranked 18th on offense averaging 113.1 points per game, while allowing 108.9 points per game, the fifth lowest by a team. Despite having former defensive player of the year the Timberwolves have struggled with rebounding, where they collect 44 rebounds per game, ranked 18th. 

Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers with 37 wins and 29 losses currently stand at 5th place in the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are tied with the Pistons with the same number of wins, but they do hold a two game advantage. With the Hawks and Magic eyeing for a place in the top six, the Pacers will have to be at their best in order to end the regular season in top 5 and push for a playoff's run. 

In their last game Milwaukee Bucks handed a 126-119 loss to the Pacers, The Bucks won all the two of the first three quarters and took an unassessable lead of 18 points, the Pacers did increase their scoring in the 4th quarter but fell short by 7 points. 

Aaron Nesmith led the team with 30 points, while Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and point guard Tyrese Haliburton dropped 24 points, 15 assists double-double. Myles Turner also scored 14 points, but the major issue for the Pacers is their bench players, who haven't been at their best in recent times. 

Indiana Pacers has a 17-19 away record and they are ranked 9th on offense averaging 116.3 points per game, while on the defensive end they have below par allowing 115.3 points per game. The Pacers have been poor with their rebounding and second chance layups and are ranked 29th averaging 40.9 rebounds per game. 

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Match Prediction & Analysis

This is the first of two games between the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves this season, the Timberwolves have continuously swept the Indiana Pacers for three seasons in a row now, where the average total match points in these games is 226.5. 

The Timberwolves won four of their last five home games, where they scored over 120 points in four of the five games. Meanwhile the Pacers lost four of their last five away games scoring 114 and conceding 118.2 points per game. 

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Player Stats

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES vs INDIANA PACERS
Winning Prediction

Minnesota Timberwolves have always had the better of the Pacers and are currently on a four game unbeaten run at home, while the Pacers have been poor on road in recent times. With a full strength squad and all their starters contributing along with multiple double digit scorers of the bench, Minnesota Timberwolves hold the edge. 

Minnesota Timberwolves to Win!

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