The Minnesota Timberwolves (41-32) will be back in action after a three-day break as they take on the Phoenix Suns (35-38) on Friday night. Minnesota is looking to bounce back from a recent slump, having lost three of their last four games, including a 119-103 defeat to Indiana. Phoenix, on the other hand, had their four-game winning streak snapped with a 132-102 loss to Boston on Wednesday, wrapping up a five-game homestand. The Suns are currently trailing the Mavericks by half a game for the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament, while the Timberwolves are also half a game behind the Clippers and Warriors for sixth place.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis. According to the SportsLine consensus, the Timberwolves are 7.5-point favorites with an over/under of 224 points. Before making any picks for the Suns vs. Timberwolves matchup, be sure to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine model.
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For the Timberwolves vs. Suns matchup, the model has already made its predictions. To see its picks and get more insight, visit SportsLine. Here are some of the NBA betting lines for the game:
- Timberwolves vs. Suns spread: Timberwolves -7.5
- Timberwolves vs. Suns over/under: 224 points
- Timberwolves vs. Suns money line: Timberwolves -300, Suns +241
- MIN: The Timberwolves are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games against Western Conference opponents
- PHO: The Suns are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games
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Reasons why the Timberwolves can cover
Minnesota is aiming to secure a spot in the playoffs without having to go through the play-in tournament. To achieve this goal, they need to climb in the standings above the teams ahead of them. The Timberwolves have dominated the season series against the Suns, winning all three previous matchups, including a 116-98 victory in their most recent encounter on March 2. The team is led by star guard Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 27.3 points per game on 44.1% shooting from the field. Edwards is also a threat from beyond the arc, shooting 39.5% from three-point range. Julius Randle is another key contributor for the Timberwolves, averaging 18.6 points per game. Phoenix will be without Bradley Beal (17.3 ppg) due to a left hamstring strain. Minnesota has covered the spread in six of the last seven meetings with the Suns, and Phoenix has struggled on the road, winning only one of their last seven away games.
Reasons why the Suns can cover
Despite a recent loss to Boston, Phoenix had been on a roll with four consecutive wins before that game. They managed to cover the spread in three of those victories, including an upset win over Cleveland as 8-point underdogs. Kevin Durant has been a standout performer for the Suns, scoring 42 points against the Cavaliers and 38 points against Milwaukee. He continued his strong form with a 30-point performance in the loss to the Celtics. Phoenix has covered the spread in eight of their last 12 games, while Minnesota has struggled to cover in their recent games.
How to make Timberwolves vs. Suns picks
The SportsLine model has run simulations for the Timberwolves vs. Suns game and is leaning towards the Over, predicting a total of 228 points. The model also suggests that one side of the spread has a success rate of over 50%. To get the full pick and more detailed analysis, visit SportsLine.
To find out which team will come out on top in the Timberwolves vs. Suns matchup and which side of the spread is favored in the simulations, head over to SportsLine now. The model has been on a roll with a 153-113 record on top-rated NBA picks since last season.
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