Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Prediction: bet on the Wolves

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on March 18. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves have not lost since the beginning of March, and the team has already won eight straight. Actually, by the end of the regular season, Minnesota began to reveal its potential and now performs as one of the best teams in the Western Conference at the moment. The Wolves aren't doing so well in the standings, though. Sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference with a 40-29 record, Minnesota is 0.5 wins away from a direct playoff spot.

In their last game, yesterday, the Timberwolves soundly beat Utah (128:102) on their home court. Earlier in the winning stretch Minnesota, among other things, coped with Denver (115:95, away), and also at home beat San Antonio (141:124) and Philadelphia (126:112).

Indiana Pacers

The Pacers, unlike Minnesota, confidently go in the playoff zone. Rick Carlisle's team is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 37-29 record and a 5.5-win handicap from the seventh line. In fact, there is no doubt that Indiana will end up in the top-6.

Last game the Pacers met on the road with Milwaukee, but could not succeed - 119:126. Before that, Indiana won two consecutive victories. At home over the same the Bucks (115:114) and away over Philadelphia (112:100).

H2H Meetings

The rivals have not yet met this season, and in the three previous championships, Minnesota took all six matches from Indiana.

Expert Betting Tips

Minnesota has a long winning streak and, even despite the back-to-back, the Timberwolves approach the upcoming match as favorites. They'll probably live up to it. First, the Western Conference is much more competitive than the Eastern Conference this season. Secondly, Indiana plays much better at home than away in the current league. Let's bet on a Minnesota win in Indiana's typical high-scoring game.

Total Over 228.5 for 1.91

Total Over 228.5 for 1.91

W1 for 1.30