The Phoenix Suns pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Monday night.
Here’s a Timberwolves vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve lost four of their past six games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Rockets in a 117-98 road defeat on Friday. Dillon Brooks led the team with 23 points and four assists, Jamaraee Bouyea added 18 points on seven of 11 shooting off the bench while Collin Gillespie chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Suns shot just 39 percent from the field and a miserly five of 36 from the 3-point line as they allowed 44 points in the second quarter to trail by 10 points going into halftime. Before they went ice-cold and scored just 14 points in the third quarter to trail by as many as 30 points at one stage. Grayson Allen had a rough game as he shot just three of 12 from the field and one of seven from the 3-point line to finish with just nine points while Royce O’Neale finished scoreless in 19 minutes.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in great form as they’ve won 11 of their last 15 games overall and they will be aiming for a sixth straight victory after outlasting the Clippers in a 109-106 win on Saturday. Jaden McDaniels led the team in scoring with 27 points on 10 of 13 shooting. Julius Randle added 24 points with six assists, Naz Reid scored 19 points with nine rebounds off the bench, while Anthony Edwards chipped in with 15 points, six rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 25 from the 3-point line as they had to work hard to claw their way back from an 18-point deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter. However, the game looked headed for overtime until the Timberwolves’ Naz Reid drained the clutch go-ahead 3-pointer with just 13.5 seconds left on the clock to give the team just enough space to escape with the narrow win.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Timberwolves’ last eight games at Target Center.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against the Suns.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Suns.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight home games against the Suns have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (73.4%) this season.
- Donte DiVincenzo has recorded six games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Grayson Allen ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.6) this season.
- Mark Williams ranks 6th amongst qualified players for FG% (65.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves have used only three different starting fives this season – fewest in the league.
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for H2 win percentage this season (73.9%).
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.9).
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.5%).
Timberwolves vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing Devin Booker and Jalen Green with Dillon Brooks listed as questionable, while the Timberwolves don’t have a single player listed on the injury report. The Suns have gone off the boil over their past six games or so, and now they could be without Brooks, who was their leading scorer in their big loss to the Rockets on Friday. In contrast, the Timberwolves have quietly been playing some great basketball lately. They would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their win over the Clippers on Saturday, as they were able to overcome an 18-point deficit and win despite a quiet game from Edwards. The Timberwolves were always going to be heavy favorites in this one, and I think it’s completely justified given how important Brooks is to the Suns offense that is already missing Devin Booker.