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Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 9

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 09, 2022, 3:30 PM
  • The Suns (5-1) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (4-3)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSN & BSAZ

The Phoenix Suns visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Suns vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 6-4 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 4-7 against the spread.

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Suns vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns+1.5 -110O 222.5 -110100
Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5 -110U 222.5 -110-120

Timberwolves vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Wednesday‘s game with 53.1% confidence.

Timberwolves vs Suns Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Suns and Timberwolves, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.

  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 61 of their last 92 games (+27.31 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 62 of their last 92 games (+21.12 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2H Moneyline in 64 of their last 95 games (+13.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 55 of their last 96 games (+9.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 22 away games (+9.14 Units / 36% ROI)
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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 54 of their last 88 games (+16.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 52 of their last 86 games (+15.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 50 of their last 83 games (+13.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 79 games (+12.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+12.85 Units / 23% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 6-4 (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

    • 7-3 against the Moneyline (-3 Units / -9.05% ROI)
    • 3-6 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -32.73% ROI)
    • 6-3 against the Under for game total points (+2.7 Units / 24.55% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 4-7 (-3.7 Units / -30.45% ROI).

    • 5-6 against the Moneyline (-7.65 Units / -22.67% ROI)
    • 3-8 against the Over for game total points (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI)
    • 8-3 against the Under for game total points (+4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 79 games (-24.01 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 85 games (-22.10 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 89 games (-19.67 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 86 games (-16.95 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 28 games (-16.90 Units / -24% ROI)
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  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (-28.50 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 80 games (-21.95 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 49 games (-19.75 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 41 of their last 96 games (-19.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 96 games (-16.32 Units / -15% ROI)
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    Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

    The Phoenix Suns were 34-9 (.791) when they win the turnover margin last season — second-best among NBA teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves averaged 13.7 turnovers per game (1,113 turnovers/81 games) last season — tied for seventh-highest among NBA teams.

    The Suns are 42-5 (.894) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

    The Suns were 21-2 (.913) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

    The Suns were 41-2 (.953) when winning the rebounding margin last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

    Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

    The Timberwolves are 4-15 (.211) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

    The Timberwolves are 26-6 (.812) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .612

    The Timberwolves were 23-3 (.885) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .749

    The Timberwolves were 24-12 (.667) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

    Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. Suns – Wednesday‘s Game, Nov. 9

    • Minnesota Timberwolves – No Injuries Reported
  • Duane Washington Jr. (Suns): Washington Jr. did not play in Monday’s (Nov. 7) game against Philadelphia.
  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Ish Wainright (Suns): Wainright did not play in Monday’s (Nov. 7) game against Philadelphia.
  • Chris Paul (Suns): Paul left Monday’s (Nov. 7) game against Philadelphia and did not return.
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    Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Suns shot 52% (447/854) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

    The Suns had an eFG% of 60% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

    The Suns shot 42% from three (127/304) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

    The Suns had a TS% of 54% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

    Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Timberwolves made 14.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    The Timberwolves averaged 13.7 turnovers per game (1,113 turnovers/81 games) last season — tied for 7th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

    The Timberwolves averaged 115.8 points per game (9,379 points/81 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 110.0

    The Timberwolves averaged 118.2 points per game (4,728 points/40 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.1

    Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Suns have averaged 8.6 steals per game (702 steals/82 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Suns have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,219 steals/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Suns averaged 8.6 steals per game (702 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Suns have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,375 rebounds/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

    Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Timberwolves have averaged 8.8 steals per game (1,342 steals/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Timberwolves averaged 5.6 blocks per game (457 blocks/81 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Timberwolves have averaged 8.9 steals per game (678 steals/76 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Timberwolves averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,667 rebounds/81 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

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