LiontipsPhoenix vs Minnesota. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
In the last match, the Suns showed an excellent game. At home, they broke the resistance of the Clippers. The meeting ended with a score of 111:109 in favor of Phoenix. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant showed excellent performance in the Suns. Together, they scored 50 points.
Before the meeting with the Clippers, Phoenix played two games with Brooklyn and Washington. It was no problem to cope with the worst teams of the Eastern Conference. They beat the Nets with a score of 108:84, and the Wizards - 119:109. The team once again proved that it is too early to write them off.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Ryan Dunn.
Interesting facts for betting
At home, Phoenix has been successful in confrontations with Minnesota, having defeated the Wolves in 6 of the last 8 matches. However, in the two previous matches, the Suns lost to this opponent.
Probable lineup : Richards-Jones, Booker-Durant, O'Neal.
Current form
Minnesota had much stronger opponents than Phoenix. For example, the Wolves met with Denver and beat that opponent with a score of 133:104. In other matches, the team from Minneapolis dealt with Dallas (115:114) and Atlanta (100:92).
Anthony Edwards continues to be an important player for the Timberwolves. He played very well against Atlanta, scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Minnesota also has Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, who scored 20 and 18 points, respectively. Much will depend on their performance in the next game.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Donte Di Vincenzo
Interesting facts for betting
Minnesota is doing well away from home. The Minneapolis team has won 13 of 24 games on the road. This is the fourth result in the West.
Projected lineup : Gobert - Conley, Edwards - Randle, McDaniels.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Phoenix win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the "sunny ones" won the opening segment
1.82Bet 1st quarter: total under 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.88Tip and bets
Phoenix is on a five-game home winning streak, but the team opponents haven't been the highest level. There no one to single out except the Clippers. As for Minnesota, it recently beat Dallas, New York, and Orlando on the road.
The Wolves are on a roll and are considered one of the best away teams in the Western Conference for good reason. They have a pretty good chance of winning in Arizona. We don't rule out something happening.
Our prediction is Minnesota win with overtime at 1.82
Bet on total
In their last head-to-head meeting, the teams combined for 237 points. Both Phoenix and Minnesota have great offensive lines. We think they should have no trouble scoring more than 216 points.
Betting Tip - total over 216.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
Edwards has been one of the Timberwolves' leaders, scoring 22+ points in 3 of his last 4 games. We expect him to do that again.
Prediction - Anthony Edwards: Total over 22.5 points at 1.78
