How to Bet Suns-Wolves: Props and Spread Picks

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns finally see their star-studded trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal take the court together in regular season action.

They'll certainly need it against one of the hottest teams in the league when the Minnesota Timberwolves come to town, having won seven games in a row and sitting second in the Western Conference.

It's a large matchup early in the season - here's how to bet it:

FanDuel: Rudy Gobert to Record Double-Double

Annie Nader: "Rudy Gobert has recorded a double-double in eight out of 10 games this season (and missed one double-double by a single point), so the 51.22% implied probability here feels off.

"Gobert is averaging 11.9 points and 12.8 rebounds per game. He's grabbed double-digit boards in every game this season.

"His competition, the Phoenix Suns, isn't sacrificing a whole lot of rebounds. But tonight we will see the debut of the Kevin Durant-Devin Booker-Bradley Beal trio, which probably means that the Suns' status as the team that shoots the fifth-fewest shots per game probably won't stick much longer. Look for Phoenix to pick up their pace tonight, which can allow Gobert to continue his double-digit rebound streak."

DraftKings: Devin Booker Over 6.5 Assists

Jeff Pratt: "The Suns’ big three will FINALLY take the court together for the first time in the regular season, and Booker should be a direct beneficiary of the talent around him.

"Last year, I broke down some game film of the young star guard operating as Phoenix’s primary playmaker alongside Kevin Durant, and the results were impressive.

"Booker has only played in two games this year, but so far he’s picked up right where he left off in the playmaking department, racking up 13 and eight assists respectively in those contests.

"Someone has to run the offense for this Suns squad, and with Book likely taking on that role full-time, he should have no shortage of opportunities to dish out seven-plus dimes tonight."

Pickswise: Wolves +5.5

Ben Dezell: "The Timberwolves are a deep, young team that should be able to manage the stress of a back-to-back. They are continuing to win through their defense. The Wolves are currently leading the NBA in defensive efficiency and rating. The gap between 1st and 2nd for defensive efficiency is a wide margin. The Wolves efficiency rating currently sits at 98.7, with the Celtics behind them at 103.9.

"The Wolves are going to have their challenges tonight against the Suns but giving them over 5 points with how well they have been playing against a team that has started with a record of 1-4 on their home court doesn’t sit quite right with me."