The Indiana Pacers aren't playing for too much for the remainder of the NBA regular season, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are.

As of Sunday, the Timberwolves were still fighting for an automatic playoff berth, though it appeared to be only a matter of time.

The upcoming game against the Pacers on Wednesday, April 8 (10:00 AEST), could be the perfect time for them to do so if they haven't already.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Timberwolves to win

Value bet: Edwards 20+ points

Long shot: Timberwolves Big Win Little Win by 11+ points

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The Pacers were last year's beaten NBA Finalists, but struggled without Tyrese Haliburton. Their star player has missed the entire season, and it has shown.

Ahead of their Monday contest with the Cleveland Cavaliers (away), Indiana had won just 18 of their games (18-59). They are 11-27 when at home, which is significantly better than their road form (7-32). Before that game, they were 3-7 over their last 10.

The Timberwolves have been much better. Before Monday's game against the Hornets (at home), they were 46-31 for the season.

On the road, they boast a 21-17 record. However, their form has recently been up and down, as they entered the game against the Hornets at 5-5 over the last 10.

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Still, despite the poor form, the Timberwolves are most likely to be the favourites to win this game.

They still have something to play for and will feel confident they can secure an automatic berth if required.

At the time of this game, they could still be in contention for a NBA playoff odds game at home, which would make this even more important.

Over the last 20 games, the two teams are 10-10. However, the Pacers are 2-7 over the last nine meetings. We'd still think there's value in the Timberwolves handicap, with games often competitive.

Winning margins have been as close as two points recently, with three of the last five decided by four or fewer.

Anthony Edwards has been questionable recently, but could return. If he does, he could be worth value in the points market as he hasn't been at his best recently because of the injury he's had to deal with.

We think 20+ points could offer value, as he has averaged around 28 per game this season when fully fit.

Our Prediction

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We think the most likely outcome is a Minnesota Timberwolves victory. The Western Conference team has been better this season, and the Pacers have struggled without Haliburton.

We think there's value in Edwards scoring 20+ points if he is available, while the long shot is in the Big Win Little Win market with the Timberwolves by 11+ points.

This has only hit three times in the last 10, but with Indiana having nothing to play for and Minnesota looking to get the best seeding possible, it's a very possible outcome.

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