Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, and Spreads- December 7

The Indiana Pacers travel to the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a match-up of teams battling for playoff spots.

The Pacers are dealing with several backcourt injuries, including on-court leader Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton is a stat-stuffer, and his absence will be glaring. The Timberwolves continue to march on without All-Star big man Karl Anthony-Towns. This game does lack a bit of its luster, but there is plenty of on-court action.

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Details

Fixture: Indiana Pacers @ Minnesota Timberwolves

Date and Time: Wednesday, December 7, 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

The Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves game is characterized by players who are injured as much as players on the court.

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns remains out with a calf injury. KAT should be out for approximately another month. The Timberwolves will be down another frontcourt member as Taurean Prince is out with a shoulder injury.

The Indiana Pacers are missing some offensive firepower with all-purpose guard Tyrese Haliburton out with a groin injury. Chris Duarte would make an ideal replacement for Haliburton. Unfortunately, Duarte remains out with an ankle injury.

Myles Turner is day-to-day with a hamstring injury. James Johnson is day-to-day with an elbow issue. T.J. McConnell is ill and is questionable for this one. Whether the Pacers get some of these reinforcements back is critical to their success against Minnesota.

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

PLAYERS	TEAMS	INJURY	STATUS
Karl-Anthony Towns	Timberwolves	Calf	Out
Taurean Prince	Timberwolves	Shoulder	Out
Tyrese Haliburton	Pacers	Groin	Out
Chris Duarte	Pacers	Ankle	Out
T.J. McConnell	Pacers	Illness	Questionable
Myles Turner	Pacers	Hamstring	Questionable
James Johnson	Pacers	Elbow	Questionable

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	LINES	OVER/UNDER	MONEY LINE
Pacers	+5 (-105)	O 237 (-110)	+175
Timberwolves	-5 (-115)	U 237 (-110)	-205

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Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Starting 5s

Pacers - PG Aaron Nesmith, SG Andrew Nembhard, SF Buddy Hield, PF Jalen Smith, C Myles Turner

Timberwolves - PG D'Angelo Russell, SG Anthony Edwards, SF Jaden McDaniels, PF Kyle Anderson, C Rudy Gobert

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Prediction

The match-up between Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert on the interior will be crucial in determining a winner in this one. Expect the Pacers to lean on Myles Turner on the offensive end in the absence of Tyrese Haliburton.

Andrew Nembhard has stepped up early in his career, and the youngster will be called upon again in this one. Kyle Anderson is a unique replacement for Karl-Anthony Towns, as they are entirely different players, but Anderson keeps the Timberwolves' offense going. Expect a tight affair in this one. Take the Pacers and the points.