Timberwolves vs. Suns prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 20 (2024)

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In Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Phoenix Suns. Saturday's matchup between the Timberwolves and the Suns features a tight line of Minnesota -1.5. A 214-point over/under is set for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Timberwolves-Suns game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Suns Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: ESPN

Timberwolves vs. Suns Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (214)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 116 - Suns 109

Timberwolves vs. Suns Betting Insights

• This year, the Timberwolves games have gone over 214 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 58 (out of 82) times.
• This season, 67 of the Suns' 82 games have had a combined total of more than 214 points scored.
• These two teams average 229.2 points per game combined, 15.2 more than the total of 214.
• The Timberwolves and the Suns have seen their opponents average a combined 5.7 more points per game than the point total of 214 set in this game.
• Minnesota has been the favorite in 61 games this season and has come away with the win 46 times (75.4%) in those contests.
• Phoenix has been victorious in 10, or 43.5%, of the 23 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• After the last three head-to-head meetings, Phoenix has a 3-0 record against Minnesota.
• The Suns also hold a 3-0 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Timberwolves.
• In their previous four games the Timberwolves have not beaten the point spread, and they were favored in three of those games.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves are 3-7 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Minnesota's average total over the last 10 games is 2.6 points more than the 214 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Timberwolves are 40-40-2 against the spread this season.
• Minnesota is 28-30-2 ATS when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
• Timberwolves games this year have gone over the total in 41 out of 82 opportunities (50%).
• The 113.0 points per game the Timberwolves average are just 0.2 fewer points than the Suns give up (113.2).
• Minnesota has a 26-12 record against the spread and a 33-5 record overall when putting up more than 113.2 points.
• This season, the Timberwolves have a 48.5% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.1% higher than the 46.4% of shots the Suns' opponents have knocked down.
• The Timberwolves have a worse record against the spread at home (18-22-1) than they do on the road (22-18-1).
• Minnesota has gone over the total in 18 of 41 home games (43.9%). It has fared better in road games, going over the total in 23 of 41 matchups (56.1%).
• The Timberwolves have won a lower percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 27-10 (.730). In away games as a moneyline favorite, they sport a record of 19-5 (.792).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards averages 25.9 points, 5.1 assists and 5.4 rebounds per contest.
• Rudy Gobert posts 14.0 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest, shooting 66.1% from the field (second in league).
• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 21.8 points, 3.0 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game.
• Naz Reid averages 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Mike Conley posts 11.4 points, 2.9 boards and 5.9 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocks.

Timberwolves Player Props

Suns Recent Trends

• The Suns have gone 7-3 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• Phoenix and its opponents have combined to score an average of 223.3 combined points over its last 10 games, 9.3 more than the 214 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Suns are 35-44-2 this season.
• Phoenix has been underdogs by 1.5 points or more 20 times this season and are 9-11 ATS in those contests.
• Suns games this season have hit the over 45.1% of the time (37 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Suns score 9.7 more points per game (116.2) than the Timberwolves allow their opponents to score (106.5).
• Phoenix is 32-33-2 against the spread and 47-20 overall when it scores more than 106.5 points.
• The Suns are shooting 49.3% from the field, 4.3% higher than the 45.0% the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.
• In 2023-24 against the spread, the Suns have a lower winning percentage at home (.390, 16-24-1 record) than away (.463, 19-20-1).
• In terms of the over/under, Phoenix's games have gone over less frequently at home (18 of 41, 43.9%) than on the road (19 of 41, 46.3%).
• The Suns' winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .686 (24-11), and away it is .625 (15-9).

Suns Recent Stats

Suns Leaders

• Kevin Durant is averaging 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest. He's also draining 52.3% of his shots from the field and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per contest.
• The Suns are getting 27.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game from Devin Booker this season.
• The Suns are receiving 10.9 points, 11.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game from Jusuf Nurkic this season.
• The Suns are receiving 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game from Grayson Allen this year.
• Bradley Beal is putting up 18.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest. He is draining 51.3% of his shots from the floor and 43.0% from 3-point range (sixth in NBA), with 1.9 triples per contest.

Suns Player Props

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