The Timberwolves are ready to clash with the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, Apr 20. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 3:30 ET and will be televised on ESPN. Minnesota enters this game as 1.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 214.5. Can the Timberwolves pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Timberwolves vs. Suns predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -1.5
- Total 214.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Apr 20
- Time: 3:30 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: ESPN
Suns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Suns offense has averaged 115 points per game while allowing an average of 110. Phoenix posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Phoenix has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 110. Minnesota posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Will the Suns Win on the Road?
In their last three games, the Suns have won as the underdog. Today, they are also the underdog, getting 1.5 points. As the underdog, the Suns have a scoring margin of -2.1 points per game.
Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 35-46, including a 19-22 record on the road. The Suns have covered the spread in three straight games as the underdog.
This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 36-45-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 229.4 points, which is higher than today’s line of 214.5.
The Suns are currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 49-33. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 29-23 and 9-9 against the Pacific Division.
Phoenix’s most recent game was also against the Timberwolves, and they won by a score of 125-106. The O/U line for that game was 216.5, and the Suns covered the spread (+2.5).
Phoenix comes into the game as the NBA’s 9th ranked scoring offense, at 116.2 points per game. They have been even better on the road, at 116.7 points per contest. The Suns are one of the league’s most efficient shooting teams, hitting 49% of their shots from the field, which is the 5th best mark in the league.
Bradley Beal has hit 73.1% of his threes over his last five games, averaging 3.8 made threes per game in that stretch. This has led to an average of 26.8 points per game in his last five games. Over his last five games, Devin Booker has averaged 23.6 points per game, but he has hit just 29.4% of his threes in those games. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.1 points per game for the season, and Booker is also averaging 27.1 points per game.
On the defensive side, Suns is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 113.2 points per game. Phoenix’s defense is currently forcing 14.1 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 6th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.
Will Minnesota Come Through as Home Favorites?
In Minnesota’s games this season, the average over/under line is 221 points, which is higher than today’s line of 214.5. Their games have averaged a combined 219.5 points.
For the season, the Timberwolves are 42-40 on the over/under. In their last game against the Suns, the teams combined for 231 points, going over the line of 216.5.
Minnesota is 40-41 against the spread this season, including a 18-23 ATS record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games.
Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 9-10 as the underdog and 29-33 as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 47-16 straight-up and 56-26 overall. In the Western Conference, they are 3rd.
Last Game vs. Suns
The Timberwolves lost their most recent game to the Suns by a score of 125-106. Minnesota was favored by 2.5 points in that game.
Minnesota’s ATS record is 22-18 on the road and 18-23 at home. Today, they are favored by 1.5 points.
This season, the Timberwolves are the 17th-ranked scoring offense, at 113 points per game. Their home scoring average of 112 points per contest is 23rd in the league. Looking at their pace, the Timberwolves have averaged 97 possessions per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Minnesota is also 10th in field goal percentage and 3rd in three-point shooting percentage.
Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.8 points per game over his last five games, while hitting 48.8% of his shots from the field. In this stretch, he also averaged 5.4 assists. Rudy Gobert has averaged 14.6 rebounds in his last five games to go along with 19.2 points on a shooting percentage of 77.1%.
This season, the Timberwolves defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the league while permitting an average of 106.5 points per contest. In their previous game, the Timberwolves’ defense struggled against the Suns, giving up 125 points on a field goal percentage of 54%.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Edwards and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -118 while the under is at -102. Based on our projections, Anthony Edwards is expected to go 9/20 from the field, resulting in 27 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -118.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Over 25.5 Points (-118)
Timberwolves vs. Suns Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +1.5, we recommend going with the Suns on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 214.5 and given that our model is projecting 227 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Suns +1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook