The Minnesota Timberwolves (9-8) visit the Indiana Pacers (10-6) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. The Pacers are only 1.5-point underdogs in the game. A 237.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.
How to bet Timberwolves vs. Pacers
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Timberwolves as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Timberwolves have -121 odds to pick up the win, while the Pacers are listed at +101 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 237.5 points.
Timberwolves vs. Pacers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSIN
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Timberwolves vs. Pacers Betting Trends
In the Timberwolves’ 17 games this year, they have six wins against the spread. Minnesota has been the favorite in 13 games this season and has come away with the win eight times (61.5%) in those contests. Timberwolves games this year have gone over the total in seven out of 16 opportunities (43.8%).
The Pacers have 11 wins against the spread in 16 games this season. Indiana has won six of the 11 games it was listed as the moneyline underdog this season (54.5%). Pacers games this season have hit the over 50% of the time (eight out of 16 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Timberwolves
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Edwards | 17 | 22.1 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 17 | 21.5 | 8.9 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
D’Angelo Russell | 17 | 13.8 | 3.3 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
Rudy Gobert | 15 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0 |
Jaden McDaniels | 17 | 11.5 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Pacers
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tyrese Haliburton | 16 | 20.4 | 4.6 | 10.7 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
Bennedict Mathurin | 16 | 19.3 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
Myles Turner | 11 | 17.5 | 8.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 3 | 1.1 |
Buddy Hield | 16 | 17.4 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 3.8 |
Jalen Smith | 16 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
Timberwolves: Jordan McLaughlin: Questionable (Calf), Kyle Anderson: Questionable (Back), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
Pacers: Andrew Nembhard: Questionable (Knee), Isaiah Jackson: Questionable (Ankle), Daniel Theis: Out (Knee), Chris Duarte: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 11th in the NBA with 114.3 points per game so far this season. At the other end, it ranks 20th with 114.4 points allowed per game. In home games, the Timberwolves are scoring 2.2 more points per game (115.2) than they are on the road (113). On the offensive side of the ball, the Timberwolves have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 113.7 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 114.3 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
So far this year, Minnesota is draining 11.5 three-pointers per game (20th-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 33.2% (25th-ranked) from downtown. In terms of shot breakdown, the Timberwolves have taken 60.5% two-pointers (accounting for 72.7% of the team’s baskets) and 39.5% threes (27.3%).
What you need to know about the Indiana Pacers
Offensively, Indiana is the fifth-best squad in the NBA (116.8 points per game). Defensively, it is 18th (114.1 points allowed per game). In 2022-23 the Pacers are scoring 4.5 more points per game at home (118.8) than away (114.3). The Pacers are averaging 116.2 points per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.6 fewer points than their average for the season (116.8).
Beyond the arc, Indiana is third-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (15). It is 10th in 3-point percentage at 37%. The Pacers take 54.5% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 45.5% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 63.6% of the Pacers’ buckets are 2-pointers, and 36.4% are 3-pointers.
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