Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 3/16/25, 11:01 PM  by Stephen Abiola | Modified on 3/17/25 at 2:07 AM in NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers will go head-to-head at Target Center on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated interconference battle for fans on both sides. The Timberwolves have been one of the surprise teams this season, emerging as a strong force in the Western Conference after years of inconsistency. Last season, they finished third with 56 wins and later lost in the conference finals. With Anthony Edwards leading the charge and Rudy Gobert anchoring the defense, Minnesota has shown significant improvement on both ends of the floor. However, their offense still needs more efficiency, especially in closing out tight games.

On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers have been one of the most entertaining teams in the Eastern Conference, thanks to their up-tempo style and high-scoring offense. Last season, they finished ninth with 47 wins and made the Play-In Tournament. With Tyrese Haliburton running the show and Pascal Siakam providing veteran leadership, Indiana boasts one of the most potent offenses in the league. However, their defense has been a major concern, ranking among the bottom teams in defensive rating. If they want to compete against a physical Timberwolves squad, they will need to tighten up on that end.