Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Overview
- Date: April 20, 2024
- Venue: Target Center
- Spread: Phoenix Suns 1.5 (-110), Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 214.5
- Moneyline: Phoenix Suns 105, Minnesota Timberwolves -125
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Phoenix Suns - 47%
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 53%
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns (49-33) are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26) in a highly anticipated Saturday day game that will open up their first round playoff series with one another. The matchup will take place at the Target Center in Minnesota, the home arena of the Timberwolves.
Both teams come into this game well-rested, with their last games being six days ago. This extra time off could potentially benefit both teams, allowing their players to recover and perform at their best.
The Timberwolves, with a record of 56-26, are considered the slight favorites at home. The current spread for the game stands at Timberwolves -1.5, indicating that they are favored to win by a narrow margin. The moneyline for the Timberwolves is -125, while the Suns have a moneyline of +105. Based on the odds, the Suns have an implied win probability of 47%, while the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 53%.
Recent performance is also worth noting. The Suns have won 32 of their last 50 games, displaying consistent and solid basketball. On the other hand, the Timberwolves have won 29 of their last 40 home games, indicating their strength when playing in front of their home crowd.
In their previous encounter, the Suns emerged victorious, defeating the Timberwolves with a score of 125-106. This result could potentially impact the dynamics of the game, as Minnesota seeks to avenge their previous performance.
For those interested in player prop markets, Eric Gordon's points have been a popular betting market for this game. Additionally, sharp bettors have been leaning towards the over, believing that the current line at Over 6.5 Points (-130) offers value.
As the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to clash on the court, fans and bettors alike eagerly anticipate an exciting matchup. With both teams well-rested and motivated, this game is sure to provide a thrilling display of NBA basketball.
Pick and Prediction: Phoenix Suns 111.25 - Minnesota Timberwolves 108.13
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Phoenix Suns
Minnesota Timberwolves
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| PHO | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 42.2 | FG | 41.3 |
| 88.2 | FGA | 89.7 |
| .478 | FG% | .460 |
| 14.7 | 3Pt-FG | 12.9 |
| 38.8 | 3Pt-FGA | 36.7 |
| .378 | 3Pt% | .353 |
| 27.5 | 2Pt-FG | 28.3 |
| 49.4 | 2Pt-FGA | 53.0 |
| .556 | 2Pt% | .534 |
| 17.2 | FT | 16.0 |
| 21.2 | FTA | 20.8 |
| .810 | FT% | .767 |
| 9.8 | ORB | 11.3 |
| 33.7 | DRB | 32.5 |
| 43.4 | TRB | 43.7 |
| 28.4 | AST | 25.3 |
| 7.4 | STL | 8.5 |
| 4.9 | BLK | 4.6 |
| 14.4 | TOV | 15.0 |
| 18.3 | PF | 19.5 |
| 116.2 | PTS | 111.5 |
Defense/Offense
| PHO | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 43.6 | FG | 41.8 |
| 92.1 | FGA | 89.3 |
| .473 | FG% | .468 |
| 14.5 | 3Pt-FG | 15.3 |
| 39.2 | 3Pt-FGA | 40.7 |
| .370 | 3Pt% | .377 |
| 29.1 | 2Pt-FG | 26.5 |
| 52.9 | 2Pt-FGA | 48.7 |
| .549 | 2Pt% | .545 |
| 17.6 | FT | 17.6 |
| 22.3 | FTA | 22.3 |
| .790 | FT% | .789 |
| 11.8 | ORB | 11.3 |
| 33.4 | DRB | 33.9 |
| 45.2 | TRB | 45.2 |
| 27.9 | AST | 26.6 |
| 8.7 | STL | 8.1 |
| 4.1 | BLK | 5.1 |
| 12.5 | TOV | 14.8 |
| 18.8 | PF | 18.6 |
| 119.3 | PTS | 116.6 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| PHO | Four Factors | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| .561 | eFG% | .532 |
| 12.8 | TOV% | 13.2 |
| 22.6 | RB% | 75.1 |
| .195 | FT/FGA | .178 |
Defense/Offense
| PHO | Four Factors | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| .552 | eFG% | .554 |
| 10.9 | TOV% | 13.0 |
| 74.1 | RB% | 25.8 |
| .191 | FT/FGA | .196 |
Analytics
| PHO | Analytics | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Pythag Wins | 53 |
| 48 | Pythag Losses | 29 |
| -3.00 | Margin Of Victory | 5.00 |
| 116.2 | O Rtg | 116.6 |
| 119.3 | D Rtg | 111.5 |
| 97.1 | Pace | 97.3 |
| .241 | FTr | .249 |
| .440 | 3PAr | .455 |
| .595 | TS% | .588 |
Betting Trends
| PHO | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 119 | Avg Score | 107.33 |
| 107 | Avg Opp Score | 115.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 119 | Avg Score | 115 |
| 107 | Avg Opp Score | 117.33 |
| PHO | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
| 110.8 | Avg Score | 115.8 |
| 107.8 | Avg Opp Score | 117 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
| 116.8 | Avg Score | 118.2 |
| 112 | Avg Opp Score | 108.6 |
| PHO | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 110.4 | Avg Score | 112.4 |
| 106.3 | Avg Opp Score | 108 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 115.7 | Avg Score | 112.8 |
| 110.3 | Avg Opp Score | 105.9 |
