Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction, Preview, and Odds - 4-5-2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves (53-23) are on the road to play the Phoenix Suns (45-31) on Friday at 10 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves (53-23) are set to face the Phoenix Suns (45-31) in a road game at 10 p.m. ET. Minnesota is currently in first place in the West and is coming off a 133-85 win over the Toronto Raptors. The Suns are also coming off their 122-101 win over Cleveland Cavaliers. The Timberwolves have been praised for their defense, allowing 106 PPG and their defensive efficiency, which is also first in the NBA. Phoenix is currently 45-31 and in eighth place. The Wolves have an offensive rating of 115.8 and an average of 113.1 PPG, while Phoenix has a defensive rating 115.1 and a defensive efficiency of 108.4.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (53-23) are on the road to play the Phoenix Suns (45-31) on Friday at 10 p.m. ET. Minnesota is coming off a 133-85 rout of the Toronto Raptors while the Suns are coming off a 122-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Minnesota is 53-23 and in first place in the West and is coming off a 133-85 blowout win over the Toronto Raptors at home on Wednesday. In the win, Minnesota outscored Toronto 75-43 in the second half. The T-Wolves were led by Anthony Edwards who had 28 points, Naz Reid had 23 points, Rudy Gobert had a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds, while off the bench Luka Garza had 16. Minnesota is 53-23 and in first place in the West and is coming off a 133-85 blowout win over the Toronto Raptors at home on Wednesday. In the win, Minnesota outscored Toronto 75-43 in the second half. The T-Wolves were led by Anthony Edwards who had 28 points, Naz Reid had 23 points, Rudy Gobert had a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds, while off the bench Luka Garza had 16. The Timberwolves have been led by their defense as Minnesota is allowing 106 PPG which ranks first while their defensive efficiency ranks 108.4 which is also first in the NBA. The T-Wolves have an offensive rating of 115.8 which ranks 16th while averaging 113.1 PPG which ranks 18th. Minnesota will be without Karl-Anthony Towns.
Phoenix is 45-31 and in eighth place in the West. The Suns have been led by their offense as Phoenix is averaging 116.9 PPG which ranks 10th while shooting 49.5% from the field and 38.3% from three while having an offensive rating of 118.1 which ranks ninth. Phoenix has a defensive rating of 115.1 which ranks 13th while allowing 113.9 PPG. Phoenix is 45-31 and in eighth place in the West. The Suns have been led by their offense as Phoenix is averaging 116.9 PPG which ranks 10th while shooting 49.5% from the field and 38.3% from three while having an offensive rating of 118.1 which ranks ninth. Phoenix has a defensive rating of 115.1 which ranks 13th while allowing 113.9 PPG. The Suns are coming off a 122-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a game Phoenix led 34-20 after the first quarter. The Suns were led by Devin Booker who had 40 points, Kevin Durant had 32 points, Royce O'Neale had 17 points, and Bol Bol had 15.
Minnesota has been very consistent this season and getting them with the points is the way to go this season. The Timberwolves should be able to have success against this Suns defense which has been an issue, Minnesota's defense is arguably the best in the NBA and will be able to have success against Phoenix here to keep this game close. This season, the T-Wolves are 12-7 against the spread as a road underdog, as I like them to keep it close and possibly even win. Want a second opinion on this pick? Visit WinnersAndWhiners.com The under is also the way to go in this spot as Minnesota's defense should be able to contain Phoenix's offense while also slowing down the pace to help the under. This season, the Timberwolves are 38-37-1 in hitting the under while Phoenix is 41-34-1 in hitting the under. Finally, Minnesota is playing at a pace of 98.8 which ranks 24th while the Suns are playing at a pace of 100.3 which ranks 15h, but the T-Wolves' defense and pace will control this game for the under to hit. Take the under 220 at -110.
주제: NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns