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The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-6) host the Phoenix Suns (7-3) at Target Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The Suns are slight, 2-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 222.5 points for this matchup.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2 points, with bookmakers listing the Timberwolves as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Timberwolves have -125 odds to pick up the win, while the Suns are listed at +105 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 222.5 points.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSAZ
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
Timberwolves vs. Suns Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 4-7-0 this year. Minnesota has been the favorite in nine games this season and has come away with the win five times (55.6%) in those contests. Timberwolves games this year have hit the over on three of 10 set point totals.
In the Suns’ 10 games this season, they have six wins against the spread. This is the first time this season Phoenix is listed as the moneyline underdog. Suns games this season have hit the over on three of 10 set point totals (30%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Timberwolves
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 11 | 22.3 | 9 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Anthony Edwards | 11 | 22.2 | 5.7 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 11 | 13.5 | 4 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Rudy Gobert | 9 | 12.6 | 13.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 11 | 11.5 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Suns
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 10 | 27.1 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Deandre Ayton | 8 | 15.3 | 7.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Mikal Bridges | 10 | 14.9 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Cameron Johnson | 8 | 13 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| Cameron Payne | 8 | 9.5 | 2 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
Timberwolves vs. Suns Injury Report
Timberwolves: Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
Suns: Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee), Cameron Payne: Probable (Foot), Duane Washington Jr.: Out (Personal), Ishmail Wainright: Out (Back), Jae Crowder: Out (Not Injury Related)
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
Offensively, Minnesota is scoring 113.7 points per game (12th-ranked in league). It is ceding 114.5 points per contest on defense (19th-ranked).
Minnesota ranks fifth-worst in the NBA with a 32.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, it is draining 11.5 three-pointers per game (18th-ranked in league). In terms of shot breakdown, the Timberwolves have taken 60.9% two-pointers (accounting for 73.1% of the team’s baskets) and 39.1% threes (26.9%).
What you need to know about the Phoenix Suns
In 2022-23, Phoenix is 15th in the NBA offensively (112.4 points scored per game) and second-best on defense (103.5 points conceded).
Beyond the arc, Phoenix is 18th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (11.5). It is 15th in 3-point percentage at 36.1%. In 2022-23, the Suns have taken 36.8% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 63.2% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 28.0% of the Suns’ buckets have been 3-pointers, and 72.0% have been 2-pointers.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this contest is the Suns, and we expect that Suns will cover the spread (Timberwolves -2). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 222.5 points.
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