Kevin Durant will reportedly finally make his home debut with the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night when they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
While that’s the main draw for this clash, let’s check out how both teams have done on the NBA schedule and make a Timberwolves vs Suns prediction for your betting leisure. This should be one of the better NBA matchups today.
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Information
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Location of the game: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN
Recent Scores
The last time these two teams crossed paths — on January 13 — Phoenix was dealing with injuries, including the absence of Devin Booker. The Timberwolves carved out a 121-116 home win as Anthony Edwards bucketed 31 points and D’Angelo Russell — since shipped off to the Los Angeles Lakers — added 17.
At that time, the Suns had only put up a 6-17 record since the end of November, which meant they had the third-fewest wins of any team in the league at that time. However, Phoenix did cover a 6.5-point spread as the over (222.5 points) easily hit.
Of course, it will be much different making a Timberwolves vs Suns prediction this time around. Let’s check out some NBA team stats to show you why.
Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Analysis
Durant missed nearly three weeks due to a left ankle sprain he suffered in warmups on March 8, when he was initially supposed to perform in front of a home Phoenix crowd for the first time.
At this time, he’s missed ten outings, but in the three games he did play for the Suns, he averaged 26.7 points and shot a fantastic 69% from the floor. His return would come at an opportune time, as his team is grappling with the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Booker has shot just a tick below 50% for Phoenix this go-round and is pinning up 28.1 points per game.
The Timberwolves enter on a three-game surge and are 27-20 against opponents in their same conference. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 26.0 assists per game. Mike Conley dishes out an average of 6.9 of them each time out.
In terms of NBA player stats, Edwards is good for 24.5 points, 5.8 boards, and 4.5 assists per game. Jaden McDaniels has gone for 15.8 points per contest over his last ten times out on the NBA schedule.
Odds Breakdown
Phoenix Suns
- Moneyline: Phoenix is -210 on the moneyline.
- Spread: The Suns are -5 on the spread with -110 odds.
- Over/Under: The total is set at 236 points, with both the over and under fixed at -110.
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Moneyline: Minnesota is a +176 underdog on the moneyline.
- Spread: The Timberwolves are +5.
- Over/Under: Same as above.
Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick and Prediction
The scoring combination of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant should really open things up for Deandre Ayton, who struggled against Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert the last time these squads converged.
Factor in Chris Paul, who’s added 14.1 points per game over the last ten on the schedule, and the Suns should have a good time altogether on their home floor. The Phoenix Suns game tonight should be a good watch.
Barring any late additions to the Minnesota Timberwolves injury report, the totals line of 236.0 should be broken.
Here is our Timberwolves vs Suns prediction:
- Pick 1: Over 236 points (-110)
- Pick 2: Phoenix Suns -5 (-110)
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