Phoenix Suns (45-31) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (53-23)
Game Info: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -156 / Minnesota Timberwolves +131 --- Over/Under: 219.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns meet Friday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Suns prediction.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves recently beat the Rockets and Raptors while losing to the Bulls. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.1 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.1 points and 3 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns recently beat the Cavaliers and Pelicans, losing to the Thunder. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116.9 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 27.6 points and 6.9 assists, while Kevin Durant is averaging 27.5 points and 6.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker ranks 5th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.6) this season.
- Kevin Durant ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.5) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.9) this season.
- Mike Conley ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (24.9).
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (31.6%).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (106.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.6%).
Timberwolves vs Suns prediction
The Timberwolves and the free points is always worth a look because of how good they've been this season. However, the Timberwolves are still without Towns and Edwards has been playing dinged up a bit. The Suns are coming off offensive explosions against the Cavs and Pelicans, and they're expected to have Allen back for this game. The Suns are also fighting to stay out of the play-in tournament. The Suns have also won 8 of the last 9 games against the Timberwolves. The line is somewhat reasonable. Give me the Suns and the small number at home.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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