If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Timberwolves vs. Suns, look no further. The Suns are hitting the road to challenge the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Apr 23 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total is 211.5, with the Timberwolves being favored by 3. Keep reading to get our Timberwolves vs. Suns player props and predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -3
- Total 211.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Apr 23
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: TNT
Suns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Phoenix has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 110 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 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.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Timberwolves struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
The Timberwolves picked up a 25-point win over the Suns in the most recent game of this series, winning by a score of 120-95. Minnesota was favored by 2.5 points heading into the game, so they easily covered the spread. The game also surpassed the over/under line of 213.5 points, with the teams combining for 215 points. The Timberwolves really took control of the game in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Suns 34-23.
Anthony Edwards had a big game for the Timberwolves, scoring 33 points and knocking down four threes. Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points for the Timberwolves. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 50% from the field, which was above their season average. On the other side, the Suns made just nine threes and shot 32.1% from three. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points.
Will the Suns Win in Minneapolis?
Phoenix is 49-33 this season and is currently 6th in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 29-23 and 20-10 in non-conference games.
The Suns are 24-18 on the road this season and have an average scoring differential of +2.5 points per game. Their ATS road record is 19-23.
In terms of being the underdog, the Suns are 9-13 this season and are 10-12 ATS as the underdog. As the underdog, they have gone 37-45-1 vs. the O/U.
Their last game was also against the Timberwolves, and they lost by a score of 120-95. Phoenix was getting 2.5 points in that game and is 2-0 vs. the spread as the underdog.
This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 37-45-1, and the average combined scoring total in their games is 229.3. Today’s O/U line is set at 211.5.
Phoenix comes into the game as the NBA’s 10th-ranked scoring team, at 116.2 points per game. For the season, they have outscored the league average in 54.9% of their games. Looking at their shooting efficiency, the Suns are 5th in field goal percentage, at 49%. They are also 4th in true shooting percentage.
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are both averaging 27.1 points per game this season. Durant has shot 41.3% from beyond the arc this year, compared to 36.4% for Booker. Over his last five games, Durant is at 23.8 points per game, while Booker is at 22.2. Bradley Beal has hit 61.9% of his threes in his last five games and 59.5% of his shots overall, leading to an average of 23.2 points per game in that stretch.
On the season, the Suns have been a top-15 defense, allowing 113.3 points per game (15th). Phoenix has been slightly better on the road, giving up 113.7 points per game (13th).
So far this season, opponents have scored more than their season average in 42.7% of games vs. Phoenix.
One area where the Suns have been strong is in two-point defense, where they are 6th in the league at 53.2% allowed. Overall, Phoenix is 8th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.5%.
Over their last five games, the Suns have slipped a bit on defense, allowing 109.2 points per game (14th). In that stretch, opponents have made 37.7% of their threes (21st).
Can the Timberwolves Live Up to the Hype at Home?
In Minnesota’s last game against the Suns, they won by a score of 120-95. The Timberwolves covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, and the O/U line for the game was 213.5.
This season, Minnesota has an O/U record of 43-40, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 211.5, and their games have averaged 219.4 points per game.
For the season, Minnesota is 41-41 against the spread, including a record of 19-23 ATS at home and 22-18 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they are 30-33 ATS, and they have gone 11-8 ATS as the underdog.
In the Western Conference standings, the Timberwolves are currently in 3rd place with a record of 56-26. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 37-15 compared to 19-11 against the East.
Looking at their performance as the favorite, Minnesota has a record of 48-16 and has been favored in 64 of their 82 games. As the favorite, they have gone 30-33 ATS with an average scoring margin of +8.9 points per game.
Minnesota comes into the game as the NBA’s 18th-ranked scoring offense, at 113 points per game. They have been slightly worse in terms of scoring at home, averaging 112.2 points per contest. The Timberwolves are among the league leaders in three-point shooting percentage, at 38%, but are just 16th in three-point makes per game.
Anthony Edwards has been carrying the Timberwolves’ offense of late, averaging 27.2 points per game over his last five games. This has come while hitting 52.2% of his shots from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds for the season. Rudy Gobert has been hitting 78% of his shots from the field in his last five games while pulling down 14.6 rebounds.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the NBA this season, allowing just 106.4 points per game. They have been especially tough at home, giving up just 103.5 points per game, which is also tops in the league.
One of the keys to their success has been their ability to defend the three-point line. On the season, they are allowing opponents to shoot just 35.6% from beyond the arc, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. In addition, they are giving up just 11.4 made threes per game, which is also the 3rd best mark in the NBA.
Over their last five games, the Timberwolves defense has slipped a bit, allowing 112.6 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have been able to knock down 41.6% of their three-point attempts.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Devin Booker and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -119. Based on our projections, Devin Booker is expected to go 10/20 from the field, resulting in 29 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -115.
- The Prop: Devin Booker Over 24.5 Points (-115)
Timberwolves vs. Suns Predictions
The Suns come in as the underdog at +3, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 211.5 and our model has the Suns and Timberwolves finishing with a combined 227 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Suns +3 | at Fanduel Sportsbook