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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 1

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 01, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns (5-1) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (4-3)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & TNT

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Phoenix.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Timberwolves vs Suns Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 3-4 against the spread, while the Suns are 4-2 against the spread.

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Timberwolves vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves+3.5 -105O 227.5 -110135
Phoenix Suns -3.5 -115U 227.5 -110-165

Suns vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Tuesday‘s game with 64.8% confidence.

Suns vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

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

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

  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 53 of their last 84 games (+18.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 82 games (+18.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 49 of their last 79 games (+16.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 31 games (+15.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 38 away games (+14.88 Units / 35% ROI)
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  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 60 of their last 88 games (+29.51 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 61 of their last 88 games (+24.02 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2H Moneyline in 66 of their last 96 games (+18.18 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Moneyline in 74 of their last 96 games (+15.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.65 Units / 20% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 3-4 (-1.4 Units / -18.06% ROI).

    • 4-3 against the Moneyline (-5.25 Units / -19.34% ROI)
    • 2-5 against the Over for game total points (-3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI)
    • 5-2 against the Under for game total points (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 4-2 (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI).

    • 5-1 against the Moneyline (+2.9 Units / 16.2% ROI)
    • 3-2 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 12.12% ROI)
    • 2-3 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -19.7% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 76 games (-22.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 games (-21.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 47 games at home (-17.24 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 93 games (-15.48 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 41 of their last 92 games (-15.10 Units / -15% ROI)
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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 91 games (-24.17 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 81 games (-24.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 75 games (-21.73 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 82 games (-18.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 41 away games (-17.24 Units / -36% ROI)
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    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 12-22 (.353) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .496

    The Timberwolves were 26-6 (.812) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .612

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

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

    The Phoenix Suns were 41-2 (.953) when winning the rebounding margin last season — best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets averaged 42.0 rebounds per game (3,447 rebounds/82 games) last season — second-lowest among NBA teams.

    The Phoenix Suns were 34-9 (.791) when they win the turnover margin last season — second-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets averaged 15.7 turnovers per game (1,284 turnovers/82 games) last season — highest among NBA teams.

    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 30-5 (.857) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

    Injury Report: Suns vs. Timberwolves – Tuesday‘s Game, Nov. 1

  • Deandre Ayton (Suns): The Phoenix Suns announced C Deandre Ayton will miss at least one week due to a left ankle sprain.
  • Ish Wainright (Suns): Wainright is out for Tuesday’s (Nov. 1) game against Minnesota.
  • Torrey Craig (Suns): Craig is questionable for Tuesday’s (Nov. 1) game against Minnesota.
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  • Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves): Anderson is questionable for Tuesday’s (Nov. 1) game against Phoenix.
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): McLaughlin is questionable for Tuesday’s (Nov. 1) game against Phoenix.
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    Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

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

    The Timberwolves had 23.0 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

    The Timberwolves averaged 15.1 fast break points per game (1,224 points/81 games) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

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

    The Suns had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.5 (278 assists/ 112 TOs) in close and late situations last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

    Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

    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

    The Timberwolves averaged 8.8 steals per game (710 steals/81 games) last season — 3rd 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 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,043 rebounds/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

    Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Suns stole the ball 702 times last season — 5th most among NBA teams

    The Suns averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,913 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    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 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

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