Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction 11-17-24 NBA Picks
Phoenix Suns (9-4) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (7-6)
November 17, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -6.5; Over/Under: +222.5
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The Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Sunday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Kings and Thunder, and they play the Knicks and Magic next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 111.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 22.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Okogie is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Trail Blazers, beat the Kings, and they play the Raptors and Celtics next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.4 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.6 points and 4.2 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Suns have lost eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
I considered the Phoenix Suns and the points because they should be a motivated side after the Timberwolves sent them home in the playoffs. However, the Suns will be without Beal and Durant for this one. For a Suns team that’s top-heavy, being down two of their top three players isn’t ideal. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been shaky over the last week, but we know what they’re capable of and the winner has covered each of the last 10 games between Minnesota and the Suns. Given the Suns’ injures, give me the Timberwolves and the chalk.