Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Overview
- Date: April 23, 2024
- Venue: Target Center
- Spread: Phoenix Suns 3 (-110), Minnesota Timberwolves -3 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 211.5
- Moneyline: Phoenix Suns 135, Minnesota Timberwolves -155
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Phoenix Suns - 41%
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 59%
Projected Win %:
- Phoenix Suns - 47%
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 53%
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
In a Tuesday Night showdown, the Phoenix Suns (49-34) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (57-26) in Game 2 of their Western Conference first round playoff series at 7:30 PM ET. The game will be held at the Target Center in Minnesota, the home arena of the Timberwolves, where Minnesota won Game 1 of this series in convincing fashion in front of their home fans.
Both teams are coming off a three-day break, which could give them an advantage in of rest and preparation. The Suns have been in good form lately, winning 31 of their last 50 games, while the Timberwolves have won 33 of their last 50 games, showcasing their strong performance on the court.
In their previous encounter, the Timberwolves emerged victorious over the Suns with a commanding 120-95 win. However, the Suns will be looking to bounce back and even the score in this matchup.
According to the odds, the Timberwolves are considered slight favorites at home. The spread currently stands at Timberwolves -3.0, indicating that the Timberwolves are expected to win by at least three points. The moneyline for the Timberwolves is -150, suggesting that they have a higher probability of winning, while the Suns have a moneyline of +130, implying a lower chance of victory.
For those interested in player prop betting, Nickeil Alexander-Walker's rebounds have been a popular market for this game. The prop total for his rebounds initially opened at Under 3.5 (-115), but has since steamed down to 2.5 (+145), indicating a shift in betting patterns.
Based on the odds, the Suns have an implied win probability of 42%, while the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 58%. It's important to note that these probabilities are based on the odds and may not necessarily reflect the actual outcome of the game.
Pick and Prediction: Phoenix Suns 103.73 - Minnesota Timberwolves 104.91
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NBA
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 | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 109.33 | Avg Score | 111.67 |
| 111 | Avg Opp Score | 108.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 109.33 | Avg Score | 111.67 |
| 111 | Avg Opp Score | 108.67 |
| 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 |
| 108.8 | Avg Score | 114.4 |
| 109.2 | Avg Opp Score | 112.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 115.2 | Avg Score | 119.6 |
| 110.4 | Avg Opp Score | 106.4 |
| PHO | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 109.5 | Avg Score | 113.3 |
| 108.6 | Avg Opp Score | 107.7 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 114.5 | Avg Score | 113.6 |
| 112.7 | Avg Opp Score | 103.9 |
