The Minnesota Timberwolves (43-19) take on the Indiana Pacers (35-28) Thursday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Timberwolves vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Minnesota leads 1-0 with a 127-109 home win Dec. 16, while covering as a 10.5-point favorite with the Under (238) hitting
Minnesota came away with a 119-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, failing to cover as a 15-point home favorite. The Timberwolves shot 50.6% from the field, and C Rudy Gobert (25 points, 16 rebounds) led 6 double-figure scorers for the T-wolves. The win ended a 2-game losing streak for the Wolves, who are 4-2 in their last 6 games and 8-3 in their last 11.
Indiana routed the Dallas Mavericks 137-120 Tuesday, pulling off the upset as a 5.5-point road underdog. Indiana shot 53.8% (50-for-93) from the field and 46.2% (18-for-39) from deep. C Myles Turner’s 20 points led 9 Pacers in double figures. The Pacers ended a streak of back-to-back losses with Monday’s win — they are 5-3 in their last 8 games.