A matchup featuring one of the NBA’s strongest defensive squads versus one of the highest-scoring squads sees the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-5) play the Indiana Pacers (13-10) at Target Center on December 16, 2023. The Timberwolves are second in points conceded per game (105.7), and the Pacers are first in points scored (128.2). The Timberwolves are favored by 9.5 points. A 242-point over/under has been set for this matchup.
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Timberwolves vs. Pacers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -9.5 | 242 |
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Injury Report as of December 16
Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles), Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Hip)
Pacers: Andrew Nembhard: Out (Knee), Jalen Smith: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Pacers (+9.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (242) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Timberwolves vs. Pacers Stat Rankings
| Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | Pacers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.0 (19th) | Points Scored | 128.2 (1st) |
| 105.7 (2nd) | Points Allowed | 126.0 (29th) |
| 45.9 (6th) | Rebounds | 40.4 (29th) |
| 9.9 (25th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.0 (24th) |
| 11.8 (22nd) | 3pt Made | 14.6 (5th) |
| 25.6 (19th) | Assists | 30.5 (1st) |
| 14.0 (21st) | Turnovers | 12.6 (9th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 20 | 23.6 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 23 | 21.6 | 9.4 | 3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 23 | 13.4 | 4.6 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| Rudy Gobert | 23 | 13 | 12.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 0 |
| Mike Conley | 23 | 11.5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
Pacers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 19 | 25.6 | 3.7 | 11.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 3.6 |
| Myles Turner | 21 | 16.7 | 7.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 21 | 13.9 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Buddy Hield | 21 | 12.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.9 |
| Obi Toppin | 21 | 12.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves have beaten the spread 12 times in 23 games.
- As a 9.5-point favorite or greater, Minnesota has one win ATS (1-2) this season.
- The Timberwolves have seen 12 of their 23 games hit the over.
- Minnesota and its opponent have combined to score more than 242 points just once this season.
- The over/under for this game is 242 points, 23.3 more than the average point total for Timberwolves games this season.
- Against the spread, the Pacers are 13-10-0 this year.
- Indiana has no wins ATS (0-1) as a 9.5-point underdog or greater this year.
- The Pacers have seen 18 of their 23 games hit the over.
- Indiana’s games have had over 242 points 18 times this season.
- The average total points scored in Pacers games this year (242) is 12.2 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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