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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Stats

Date: Sat 27 Feb 2027
Tip-off: 01:00
Scheduled
Position#6
Record8-3
FormLWWWW
Points / game118.1
Allowed / game107.0
vs
Form · last 5 games
5.4/10
Around normal
4.2/10
Below normal
Position#22
Record4-8
FormLWLLW
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game114.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers
26 Feb 2027
MIN v IND
upcoming
26 Oct 2025
MIN114
IND110
17 Mar 2025
MIN130
IND132
16 Dec 2023
MIN127
IND109
07 Dec 2022
MIN121
IND115
29 Nov 2021
MIN100
IND98
17 Feb 2021
MIN128
IND134
15 Jan 2020
MIN99
IND104
22 Oct 2018
MIN101
IND91
24 Oct 2017
MIN107
IND130
26 Jan 2017
MIN103
IND109
26 Dec 2015
MIN88
IND102
21 Dec 2014
MIN96
IND100
19 Feb 2014
MIN104
IND91
09 Nov 2012
MIN96
IND94
01 Feb 2012
MIN99
IND109
09 Mar 2011
MIN101
IND75
08 Jan 2010
MIN116
IND109
20 Feb 2009
MIN105
IND112
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Indiana Pacers win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#20
W
115-93
115
93
+22
111avg 104
A23/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
W
117-94
117
94
+23
120avg 104
H25/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
125-127 OT
125
127
-2
114avg 104
A26/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
L
114-119
114
119
-5
106avg 104
H29/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#26
W
127-101
127
101
+26
123avg 104
H31/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#3
L
111-121
111
121
-10
95avg 104
A01/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
112-100
112
100
+12
102avg 104
H03/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
W
117-107
117
107
+10
113avg 104
A05/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#24
W
115-109
115
109
+6
105avg 104
A07/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
115-100
115
100
+15
109avg 104
H09/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-20
31-25
29-15
29-33
32-21
23-26
35-15
27-32
31-24
29-26
26-36
27-27
23-30
25-34
33-29
33-26
34-24
35-32
29-25
29-20
28-34
33-26
27-33
23-28
29-18
19-29
32-29
32-24
33-30
24-27
25-27
35-23
27-30
30-21
20-28
38-30
28-25
29-26
33-27
25-22
223.9Avg total
116.8Scored
107.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)118.1107.0225.1+11.173%
Season at home (5)117.0102.8219.8+14.280%
Season away (6)119.0110.5229.5+8.567%
Last 10 (10)116.8107.1223.9+9.770%
Last 5 (5)114.0107.4221.4+6.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)105.0119.6224.6-14.629%
vs Similar (13)113.9114.8228.8-0.946%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)121.3106.0227.3+15.390%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
136-109
136
109
+27
138avg 105
A25/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
L
102-110
102
110
-8
90avg 105
A27/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
109-114
109
114
-5
104avg 105
H28/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
125-145
125
145
-20
115avg 105
A31/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
90-98
90
98
-8
82avg 105
H01/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#14
L
104-108
104
108
-4
75avg 105
H03/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
107-103
107
103
+4
98avg 105
A05/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#13
L
102-114
102
114
-12
97avg 105
H07/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
122-125
122
125
-3
117avg 105
A10/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
114-101
114
101
+13
110avg 105
H12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-26
41-30
37-24
34-29
29-31
32-19
24-34
17-26
25-25
27-37
36-13
21-39
42-36
19-32
27-35
37-42
19-20
21-23
22-28
28-27
29-37
27-31
23-19
25-21
32-24
22-28
26-30
27-21
19-27
22-37
37-26
24-24
31-26
35-30
27-34
29-35
26-25
29-25
22-27
37-24
223.8Avg total
111.1Scored
112.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)111.6114.0225.6-2.433%
Season at home (6)104.0109.3213.3-5.317%
Season away (6)119.2118.7237.8+0.550%
Last 10 (10)111.1112.7223.8-1.630%
Last 5 (5)109.8110.2220.0-0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)112.6121.2233.8-8.617%
vs Similar (10)117.6114.9232.5+2.740%
vs Weaker (2)112.5115.0227.5-2.550%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +3.5+3.5Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: +0.6+0.6Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: -0.9-0.9
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +3.5+3.5Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: +0.6+0.6Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: -0.9-0.9
Minnesota TimberwolvesIndiana Pacers
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#20
W
57-45
57
45
+12
A23/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
W
55-47
55
47
+8
H25/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A26/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
L
48-64
48
64
-16
H29/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#26
W
69-56
69
56
+13
H31/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#3
W
61-60
61
60
+1
A01/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
48-47
48
47
+1
H03/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A05/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#24
W
57-51
57
51
+6
A07/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H09/11
NBA
109.7Avg total
56.9Scored
52.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.755.3112.0+1.453%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.754.1111.8+3.669%-
Last 30 away (17)55.956.2112.1-0.241%-
Last 10 (10)56.952.8109.7+4.180%-
Last 5 (5)56.053.2109.2+2.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)50.456.9107.3-6.414%-
vs Similar (13)56.957.1114.0-0.238%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)60.851.8112.6+9.0100%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
65-56
65
56
+9
A25/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
61-50
61
50
+11
A27/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
52-62
52
62
-10
H28/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
61-68
61
68
-7
A31/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
40-43
40
43
-3
H01/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#14
L
56-68
56
68
-12
H03/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A05/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#13
L
41-64
41
64
-23
H07/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
66-56
66
56
+10
A10/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H12/11
NBA
112.0Avg total
55.1Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.961.6119.5-3.740%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.764.5119.2-9.920%-
Last 30 away (15)61.158.7119.9+2.460%-
Last 10 (10)55.156.9112.0-1.850%-
Last 5 (5)54.458.0112.4-3.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)57.665.7123.3-8.228%-
vs Similar (10)58.455.0113.4+3.460%-
vs Weaker (2)58.558.0116.5+0.550%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 115.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.528.2
51.7%
54.0%56.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.213.2
36.5%
35.0%39.6
🏀 Free throws27.219.2
70.6%
76.8%19.2
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 111.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.328.1
57.0%
54.0%56.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.412.3
32.9%
35.0%36.9
🏀 Free throws23.817.9
75.2%
76.8%17.9
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 27 Feb 2027 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWWWLWLLWW
Indiana Pacers
WLLWLLLLLW
#6
League position
#22
+2.9
Net rating
-0.5
110.4
Offensive rating
107.8
107.6
Defensive rating
108.3
52.9%
Effective FG%
53.7%
52.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.8%
14.2%
Turnover %
13.5%
34.2%
Off. rebound %
24.3%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.5%
3-point %
32.9%
57.0%
Assist %
70.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence110.4 · 107.8Defence107.6 · 108.3Shooting52.9% · 53.7%3-point %36.5% · 32.9%Ball care14.2% · 13.5%Off. rebounds34.2% · 24.3%Free throws0.30 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Indiana Pacers
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
09/11/26HUtah Jazz115-100
07/11/26ANew Orleans Pelicans115-109
05/11/26AHouston Rockets117-107
03/11/26HMilwaukee Bucks112-100
01/11/26ASan Antonio Spurs111-121
31/10/26HLos Angeles Clippers127-101
29/10/26HGolden State Warriors114-119
26/10/26ACleveland Cavaliers125-127 OT
25/10/26HToronto Raptors117-94
23/10/26AOrlando Magic115-93
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26HWashington Wizards114-101
10/11/26ADallas Mavericks122-125
07/11/26HDenver Nuggets102-114
05/11/26AMemphis Grizzlies107-103
03/11/26HAtlanta Hawks104-108
01/11/26HBrooklyn Nets90-98
31/10/26AMiami Heat125-145
28/10/26HPhiladelphia 76ers109-114
27/10/26AMilwaukee Bucks102-110
25/10/26ABrooklyn Nets136-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW73%
HomeWLWWW80%
AwayWLLWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1156
Win %73%80%67%
Points / game118.1117.0119.0
Allowed / game107.0102.8110.5
Point differential+11.1+14.2+8.5
Avg total225.1219.8229.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+64%80%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)0% (1)0% (1)
Overtime %9%0%17%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW33%
HomeLLLLW17%
AwayWLLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1266
Win %33%17%50%
Points / game111.6104.0119.2
Allowed / game114.0109.3118.7
Point differential-2.4-5.3+0.5
Avg total225.6213.3237.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%17%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (5)0% (2)67% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
2 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
3 San Antonio Spurs1210283%119.2108.0+11.2
4 Houston Rockets129375%115.4106.5+8.9
5 Philadelphia 76ers129375%110.2109.2+1.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves118373%118.1107.0+11.1
7 Oklahoma City Thunder118373%111.4105.9+5.5
8 Detroit Pistons107370%112.7104.6+8.1
9 Portland Trail Blazers107370%119.7112.7+7.0
10 Golden State Warriors128467%119.3111.5+7.8
11 Memphis Grizzlies117464%117.9111.9+6.0
12 Dallas Mavericks117464%114.9110.3+4.6
13 Denver Nuggets106460%114.5113.3+1.2
14 Atlanta Hawks127558%118.2116.2+2.1
15 New York Knicks116555%110.3103.5+6.8
16 Cleveland Cavaliers126650%116.4114.3+2.1
17 Toronto Raptors115645%114.5111.9+2.5
18 Miami Heat115645%115.7120.0-4.3
19 Phoenix Suns104640%112.8118.1-5.3
20 Orlando Magic114736%108.5114.0-5.5
21 Charlotte Hornets114736%98.8110.4-11.5
22 Indiana Pacers124833%111.6114.0-2.4
23 Washington Wizards124833%107.5113.4-5.9
24 New Orleans Pelicans124833%116.9124.2-7.3
25 Brooklyn Nets113827%110.2115.3-5.1
26 Los Angeles Clippers102820%112.2118.1-5.9
27 Chicago Bulls101910%113.3128.8-15.5
28 Sacramento Kings111109%108.3121.0-12.7
29 Utah Jazz121118%106.6118.1-11.5
30 Milwaukee Bucks121118%106.8121.3-14.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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