The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) and Indiana Pacers (18-60) will square off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game will be broadcast live on FDSN.
The Timberwolves are 12.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Timberwolves -12.5), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Minnesota is a -750 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +525 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Timberwolves vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, April 7.
Timberwolves vs Pacers Prediction, Pick
- Timberwolves vs Pacers pick: Donte DiVincenzo Over 11.5 Points (+100)
Our Pacers vs. Timberwolves best bet is on Donte DiVincenzo to score over 11.5 points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Timberwolves vs Pacers Odds
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-12.5 -110 | 231.5 -108o / -112u | -750 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+12.5 -110 | 231.5 -108o / -112u | +525 |
Timberwolves vs Pacers NBA Preview
The Indiana Pacers return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Tuesday for a final homestand following a difficult three-game road trip.
Welcoming the Minnesota Timberwolves for their only visit to Indianapolis this season, the Pacers are desperate to break a two-game losing streak.
Both teams enter this matchup following recent struggles, with the Timberwolves looking to snap their own three-game slide after a 122-108 loss to the Hornets on Sunday.
Roster availability will be the defining story of this contest. Minnesota will be without their primary engine, Anthony Edwards, who is sidelined with knee soreness.
His absence is significant, as Ant-Man averages nearly 29 points per game and is the focal point of the Wolves' offense. Additionally, Jaden McDaniels remains out, further thinning the rotation.
When Edwards missed the majority of the season opener against Indiana back on October 26 due to hamstring issues, Minnesota still managed a 114-110 victory.
In these situations, Julius Randle has stepped up as the primary option, averaging 21 points and seven rebounds while stretching defenses with his perimeter shooting.
The injury situation for Indiana is even more dire. The Pacers were forced to play with just nine available players in their recent loss to Cleveland and will remain severely shorthanded tonight.
T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Andrew Nembhard (back), Aaron Nesmith (neck), Pascal Siakam (ankle), and Jarace Walker (back) are all confirmed out. Ben Sheppard is currently questionable with a hip injury, but the rest of the core remains sidelined.
This vacuum has allowed players like Micah Potter to showcase their value; Potter recently recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds against the Cavaliers.
While Indiana averages 112.5 points per game — just slightly under Minnesota’s defensive allowance—their 11-27 home record reflects the uphill battle they face against a Timberwolves team that excels at scoring in the paint.
Timberwolves vs Pacers Predictions, Betting Analysis
With Anthony Edwards out of the lineup, Donte DiVincenzo is in an ideal position to see increased volume and scoring opportunities.
Action PRO is projecting DiVincenzo to score 13.91 points in the matchup against the Pacers tonight, showing a nice edge against the market compared to his current prop line of over/under 11.5, which is good enough to tag the Under with an A grade in our system.
DiVincenzo has been a reliable threat from deep, averaging 2.9 made three-pointers over his last 10 appearances.
Despite a quiet three-game stretch where he failed to hit the 12-point mark, his high-ceiling performances prior to that—including 22 points against Detroit and 17 against Houston — prove he can carry a scoring load when the rotation shortens.
DiVincenzo's history against the Pacers also provides a strong buffer for this bet. Earlier this season, he dropped 17 points on Indiana.
Facing a Pacers perimeter defense that is currently missing almost all of its regular starters, DiVincenzo should have plenty of clean looks from behind the arc.
Pick: Donte DiVincenzo Over 11.5 Points (+100)
