Minnesota was ousted in the first round of the playoffs for the past two years. Now, expectations are much higher as fans and gamblers demand a deep run. With Anthony Edwards and the top defense in the NBA, Minnesota has NBA betting potential. Following a period in which they made the NBA Playoffs just once from 2005 through 2017, the Minnesota Timberwolves are back for the third consecutive season. Minnesota accumulated its highest win total in 20 years this season. Indeed, it the time for the Timberwolves to take the next step.
2024 NBA Playoffs First Round Series Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 7:30 PM ET. |
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| Location: | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Suns | +3 -110 | 213½ -110 | +130 |  |
| Timberwolves | -3 -110 | 213½ -110 | -150 | |
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Series Schedule
- Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
- Game 2: Tue., April 23 @ Minnesota (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Fri., April 26 @ Phoenix (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 4: Sun., April 28 @ Phoenix (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Tue., April 30 @ Minnesota (TBD)*
- Game 6: Thu., May 2 @ Phoenix (TBD)*
- Game 7: Sat., May 4 @ Minnesota (TBD)*
*if necessary
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Overview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 56-26 straight up, 41-41 against the spread, and 41-41 over/under the online wagering total. Late on, Minnesota has covered two out of their last nine games. In comparison, the Timberwolves have gone over the total in four of its previous five matchups. Minnesota is 3rd in the Western Conference playoff standings. Minnesota is one game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
In sum, Minnesota has NBA metrics of 18th for scoring offense, 10th for field goal percentage, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 18th for free throw percentage, and 15th for offensive rebounding. While on defense, the Timberwolves have NBA metrics of 1st for scoring defense, 1st for field goal percentage permitted, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 4th for defensive rebounding.
SG Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 25.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Edwards is a 2-time NBA All-Star. Edwards has averaged 21 or more points per game in the past three seasons. Last year in the playoffs, Edwards averaged 31.6 points per game.
C Karl Anthony Towns averages 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest. He is a 4-time NBA All-Star and was the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
The Phoenix Suns are 49-33 straight up, 35-42-2 against the spread, and 36-46 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Phoenix has covered five out of their last eight games. While the Suns have gone under the total in five of its previous seven matchups. Phoenix is 6th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Phoenix is eight games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Overall, Phoenix has NBA metrics of 10th for scoring offense, 5th for field goal percentage, 5th for 3-point field goal percentage, 6th for free throw percentage, and 10th for offensive rebounding. While on defense, the Suns have NBA metrics of 13th for scoring defense, 8th for field goal percentage permitted, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 3rd for defensive rebounding.
PF Kevin Durant leads the Suns with 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Also, SG Devin Booker adds 27.1 points and 6.9 assists per contest.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns SBG Free Pick
On the whole, Minnesota is the more complete team here.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns SBG Best Bet: Minnesota Timberwolves.