Experts Make Betting Picks for Suns-Timberwolves
The Phoenix Suns are still without majority of their starting lineup, yet the return of Deandre Ayton (sprained ankle) from a two-game absence should provide the team a boost in Friday night's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Against two bigs in Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, the Suns will need to ensure Minnesota doesn't dominate the paint. Anthony Edwards also brings a vibrant scoring option from the Wolves' backcourt as well.
With Phoenix barely edging Minnesota in the Western Conference standings, the Suns hope to climb back to .500 with their third win over the Timberwolves.
If you're looking to throw a few bucks down on the game today, here's what experts from across the web like:
MGM Highlights Best Suns Props
- Mikal Bridges has hit the Made 3 Point Shots Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.55 Units / 34% ROI)
- Mikal Bridges has hit the Assists Over in 14 of his last 22 away games (+6.55 Units / 27% ROI)
- Torrey Craig has hit the Assists Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+6.50 Units / 60% ROI)
- Torrey Craig has hit the Rebounds Over in 10 of his last 15 away games (+6.05 Units / 39% ROI)
- Mikal Bridges has hit the Rebounds Over in 14 of his last 22 away games (+5.60 Units / 23% ROI)
Covers.com Says Rudy Gobert Dominates
Carson Zarak: "Phoenix’s defense has suffered without its primary rim protector, giving up 125 and 126 points in its last two outings, and overall the Suns' interior defense struggles, ranking in the bottom third of the league by allowing opponents to shoot 64.4% within five feet.
"In his last matchup against Phoenix on November 9, against a healthy Ayton and with "KAT" in the lineup, Gobert dominated the paint, scoring 25 points to go along with 11 boards. With an easier matchup tonight and no Towns to clog up his preferred area of operations, I'm expecting another big night from Minny's remaining big man.
"My best bet: Rudy Gobert Over 29.5 points + rebounds (-110)"
DraftKings, Action Network Both Like Wolves With Spread
DraftKings: "The majority of the money and total number of bets are on the Wolves to cover at home here and that’s where I’ll lean. Minnesota is a poor 18-24 ATS this season but Phoenix has simply been outgunned and overwhelmed without its stars on the court for the last month. Take the home squad to roll here."
Action Network: "Ultimately, these are two teams trending in opposite directions. The Suns are 2-6 against the spread in their last eight games, averaging 99.1 points per game. The Wolves are 4-1 in their last five games, with an Offensive Rating of 121.1 per Statmuse.
"My official pick is the Timberwolves spread, but follow in the Action app to see how else I’ll be playing this game. Chris Paul is out and Deandre Ayton is questionable for the Suns, but I’ll bet against them even if he plays. Take the Timberwolves down to -5 with Ayton in the lineup and -7 without him."
