NBA Picks & Predictions for Wednesday, March 9, 2011
By Drew Sharper
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (TheSpread) – The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Indiana Pacers to town on Wednesday. Here is a breakdown of my pick for this game.
Minnesota is 15-50 on the season and 10-23 at home. The T’Wolves have lost three straight and 8 of their last 10. Indiana is 27-36 on the year and 10-21 on the road. The Pacers have lost 4 straight.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have released their odds for this game and they have made the Timberwolves a 1-point favorite at home. The over/under total has been set at 214 points. Here are some trends to consider and my pick for tonight’s game:
Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 8PM ET (View Matchup)
The Timberwolves have covered in just 2 of their last 10 home games and the Pacers have covered in 12 of their last 19 against a team with a winning percentage below .400. Indiana has been rough on the road but I am picking them to cover at Minnesota as the Timberwolves aren’t really good at home or on the road. Indiana still has something to play for and needs this win.
NBA FREE PICK: INDIANA PACERS +1