Timberwolves vs. Suns: NBA Playoffs Game 1 Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 20, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns meet to start the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Timberwolves are 1.5-point favorites for the game, which begins at 12:00 AM ET. A 214.5-point over/under has been set for this matchup.
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Timberwolves vs. Suns Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -1.5 | 214.5 |
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Injury Report as of April 17
Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable (Knee), Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Illness), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles)
Suns: Damion Lee: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (-1.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (214.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Stat Rankings
| Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | Suns Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.0 (18th) | Points Scored | 116.2 (10th) |
| 106.5 (1st) | Points Allowed | 113.2 (13th) |
| 43.6 (15th) | Rebounds | 44.1 (10th) |
| 9.4 (24th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.1 (19th) |
| 12.6 (15th) | 3pt Made | 12.4 (20th) |
| 26.6 (15th) | Assists | 27.0 (12th) |
| 13.4 (19th) | Turnovers | 14.1 (25th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 79 | 25.9 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 62 | 21.8 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 76 | 14.0 | 12.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Naz Reid | 81 | 13.5 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
| Mike Conley | 76 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Suns Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 68 | 27.1 | 4.5 | 6.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| Kevin Durant | 75 | 27.1 | 6.6 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Bradley Beal | 53 | 18.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| Grayson Allen | 75 | 13.5 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| Eric Gordon | 68 | 11.0 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 40-40-2 this year.
- Against the spread as 1.5-point favorites or more, Minnesota is 28-30-2.
- This year, 41 of the Timberwolves’ 82 games have hit the over.
- In 55 games this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 214.5 points.
- Timberwolves games have had an average of 219.5 points this season, 5.0 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Suns have beaten the spread 35 times in 82 games.
- Phoenix has an ATS record of 9-10 as a 1.5-point underdog or greater.
- Out of 82 Suns games so far this season, 36 have gone over the total.
- Phoenix’s games have had over 214.5 points 67 times this season.
- The average total points scored in Suns games this year (214.5) is 14.9 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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