Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 4/7/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Indiana Pacers collide at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Timberwolves have cooled off a bit recently, as they’ve dropped four of their last five games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game slide after getting routed by the Hornets in a 122-108 loss on Sunday. Julius Randle led the team with 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists; Bones Hyland added 18 points with six assists off the bench, while Rudy Gobert tallied 12 points with 10 rebounds.

As a team, the Timberwolves shot 46 percent from the field and 14 of 38 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 39 points in the second quarter to take the early lead into halftime, but they were flat coming out of the halftime break and got outscored by 34-19 in the third quarter to see them trailing the rest of the way. 

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in terrible form, as they’ve lost 20 of their last 23 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting beaten by the Cavaliers in a 117-108 road defeat on Sunday. Micah Potter led the starters with 21 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Obi Toppin added 21 points with eight rebounds and four assists off the bench, while Jalen Slawson chipped in with 19 points.

As a team, the Pacers shot 38 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line, which was good enough to lead for most of the contest until the Cavaliers went on a decisive 11-0 run to slip away at the end. 

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Pacers have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Pacers teams that held a losing record.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last 13 night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Timberwolves have won 10 of their last 11 night games following a home loss.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Timberwolves teams that held a winning record.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the Pacers’ last six night games against Northwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of the Timberwolves’ last six games as favorites against the Pacers have gone UNDER the total points line.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Julius Randle ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for points per game (21.1) this season.
• Donte DiVincenzo ranks 16th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pacers are one of only two teams to lose 20+ games when leading after Q1 this season.
• The Pacers are one of only two teams to lose a game when leading by 20+ points through Q1 this season.
• The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.4).
• The Timberwolves rank 28th in the league for free throw percentage this season (75.0%).

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Timberwolves have ruled out Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, while the Pacers have ruled out a total of eight players with Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard both questionable. The Timberwolves are still missing two key players, which is a huge reason for their last two defeats, but they’re going to get some relief against the ice-cold Pacers, who just can’t buy a win these days. You couldn’t trust either side with too much confidence right now, but with the playoffs just around the corner, you would think that the Timberwolves will be good enough to jump all over the Pacers early and cruise their way to a much-needed blowout win on the road.

Peter Tran's Pick: Minnesota -12.5