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| Minnesota Timberwolves | Phoenix Suns |
| 27-29 | February 25, 2014, 09:00 | US Airways Center | 33-22 |
The NBA betting slate features a clash between Phoenix and Minnesota on Tuesday, with the host Suns trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.
(Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). The Suns are 33-22 so far on the season, and 34-18-3 ATS vs. the number. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, are 27-29 and 29-27 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Phoenix go 30-25 and the Timberwolves go 25-28-3 on the totals.
View Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Odds and Stats.
For bettors going with the Suns in this one, they were listed earlier as -3.5-point Favorite on the betting line at Sportsbook. Totals bettors have seen that number set at 213 for Tuesday at shops such as Sportsbook.
This game pits the Suns, currently No. 1 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Timberwolves, who rate No. 13 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 101-99 victory for the Suns.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 108-97 loser as they battled the Trail Blazers on the road. The Timberwolves failed to cover in the match as a 3.5-point underdog, while 205 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Minnesota got 31 points from Kevin Love en route to a 108-97 loss at the hands of Minnesota on Sunday at Rose Garden.
The Suns were a 115-112 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Rockets. They failed to cover the 1-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (227) made winners of OVER bettors. The Suns got a terrific 35-point performance from Goran Dragic but Houston handed them a 115-112 defeat on Sunday at US Airways Center.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Phoenix's No. 5-ranked offense (105.11 PPG) against a Timberwolves defense that ranks No. 20 at 101.71 PPG. The Suns have averaged 45.83% from the field per game, more than the Timberwolves have managed so far this season (43.74% on average).
Next up:
Minnesota at Sacramento, Saturday, March 1st
Phoenix at Utah, Wednesday, February 26th
