After a three-day break, the Minnesota Timberwolves (41-32) will return home to face the Phoenix Suns (35-38) on Friday night. The Timberwolves have recently struggled, losing three of their last four games, including a 119-103 defeat to Indiana on Monday. The Suns` four-game winning streak ended with a significant 132-102 loss to Boston on Wednesday.
The Suns are currently trying to secure a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament, trailing the Mavericks by half a game. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are just behind the Clippers and Warriors, aiming to improve their position from the play-in zone to sixth place in the conference.
Game Details & Betting Odds
The game is set to tipoff at 8 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis. According to current betting odds, the Timberwolves are favored by 7 points. The over/under for the game is set at 224.5 points.
Expert Predictions
SportsLine`s projection model, known for its accuracy in NBA predictions, has analyzed this matchup. This model has a strong track record, generating significant profit for bettors over the past seasons. It enters this week with an impressive 153-113 record on top-rated NBA picks since last season and a 19-10 record on spread picks this season.
The model has turned its attention to the Timberwolves vs. Suns game and has insights on the spread and over/under.
Betting Lines for Timberwolves vs. Suns
- Spread: Timberwolves -7
- Over/Under: 224.5 points
- Money Line: Timberwolves -286, Suns +228
Key trends to consider:
- Minnesota is 5-1 against the spread in their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- Phoenix is 8-4 against the spread in their last 12 games.
Timberwolves Strengths
The Timberwolves are motivated to avoid the play-in tournament and need to catch up to the teams ahead of them. They have won all three previous games against the Suns this season, including a 116-98 victory on March 2nd. Their offense is powered by Anthony Edwards, averaging 27.3 points per game with a 44.1% shooting accuracy. Edwards is also a threat from beyond the arc, shooting 39.5% from three-point range.
The Timberwolves have a strong record against the spread in recent matchups against Phoenix, covering in six of the last seven games. Additionally, the Suns have struggled on the road recently, with only one win in their last seven away games.
Suns Strengths
Despite a recent loss to Boston where they conceded 132 points, the Suns had been on a good run, winning their previous four games and improving their position in the Western Conference. They also have a good record against the spread recently, covering in three of those four wins, including an upset victory over Cleveland as 8-point underdogs. Kevin Durant has been in excellent scoring form, highlighted by a 42-point game against the Cavaliers and 38 points against Milwaukee.
Phoenix has been reliable against the spread in their recent games, covering in eight of their last 12.
Expert Prediction
The prediction model simulated the Timberwolves vs. Suns game 10,000 times. The model is leaning towards the Over, projecting a total of 228 points. It also indicates that one side of the spread has a significantly higher probability of hitting.
To find out the model`s specific pick on the spread and the over/under, you should visit SportsLine.
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