Suns vs. Timberwolves Game 3 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 26

Updated Apr. 26, 2024 9:22 p.m. ET

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The Phoenix Suns will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Suns square off with the Timberwolves in a game that Phoenix is currently a favorite by 5.5 points. The game has a point total of 208.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Suns-Timberwolves game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Suns vs. Timberwolves Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
• Where: Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: ESPN, AZFamily, and BSNX

Suns vs. Timberwolves Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (+ 5.5)
O/U Pick: Over (208.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 113 - Suns 111

Suns vs. Timberwolves Betting Insights

• Suns games have gone over 208.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 74 times (out of 82) this season.
• The Timberwolves games have gone over 208.5 total points scored in 64 of 82 total matchups this season.
• The two teams average a combined 20.7 more points per game (229.2) than this game's total of 208.5 points.
• The Suns and the Timberwolves have seen their opponents average a combined 11.2 more points per game than the point total of 208.5 set for this matchup.
• Phoenix has been the favorite in 59 games this season and has come away with the win 39 times (66.1%) in those contests.
• Minnesota has been chosen as underdogs in 20 games this year and has walked away with the win 10 times (50%) in those games.
• In the last five head-to-head meetings, Phoenix has a 3-2 record against Minnesota.
• The Suns also have a 3-2 advantage against the spread when taking on the Timberwolves.
• The Timberwolves have been favored in three of their previous four games, and failed to beat the spread in all four.

FINAL

MIN 126 · PHX 109

NBA

SPREAD

TO WIN

TOTAL

Minnesota Timberwolves

MIN

+5.5

+194

o208.5

Phoenix Suns

PHX

-5.5

-244

u208.5

Suns Recent Trends

• The Suns are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Phoenix and its opponents have combined to score an average of 201.4 points in its last 10 games, 7.1 less than the 208.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Suns' 82 games this season, they have 35 wins against the spread.
• This season, Phoenix has an against the spread record of 13-17-1 in its 31 games as a favorite of 5.5 points or more.
• Suns games this year have hit the over on 37 of 82 set point totals.
• The 116.2 points per game the Suns average are 9.7 more points than the Timberwolves give up (106.5).
• Phoenix is 32-33-2 against the spread and 47-20 overall when scoring more than 106.5 points.
• The Suns make 49.3% of their shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than the Timberwolves have allowed to their opponents (45%).
• The Suns have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered 16 times in 41 games at home, and they've covered 19 times in 41 games when playing on the road.
• In home games, Phoenix eclipses the over/under 43.9% of the time (18 of 41 games). It hits the over more consistently on the road, exceeding the total in 46.3% of games (19 of 41).
• When playing at home, the Suns have won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 24-11 (.686). In road games, they are 15-9 (.625) as a moneyline favorite.

Suns Recent Stats

Suns Leaders

• Kevin Durant averages 27.1 points, 6.6 boards and 5 assists per game, shooting 52.3% from the floor and 41.3% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Devin Booker averages 27.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Jusuf Nurkic posts 10.9 points, 4 assists and 11 boards per game.
• Grayson Allen averages 13.5 points, 3.9 boards and 3 assists per contest, shooting 49.9% from the floor and 46.1% from downtown (first in league) with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Bradley Beal averages 18.2 points, 5 assists and 4.4 boards.

Suns Player Props

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have gone 7-3 in their past 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.
• Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score an average of 198.2 combined points in its last 10 games, 10.3 less than the 208.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Timberwolves have 40 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• Minnesota has been underdogs by 5.5 points or more five times this year and are 3-2 ATS in those matchups.
• Timberwolves games this season have gone over the point total 41 times in 82 opportunities (50%).
• The Timberwolves score just 0.2 fewer points per game (113) than the Suns allow (113.2).
• When it scores more than 113.2 points, Minnesota is 26-12 against the spread and 33-5 overall.
• The Timberwolves are shooting 48.5% from the field, 2.1% higher than the 46.4% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.
• This year, the Timberwolves are 18-22-1 at home against the spread (.439 winning percentage). On the road, they are 22-18-1 ATS (.537).
• Minnesota's games have gone above the over/under less often at home (18 times out of 41) than on the road (23 of 41) this year.
• The Timberwolves, as moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (27-10) than away (19-5) this year.

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest. He's also sinking 46.1% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per game.
• Rudy Gobert is putting up 14 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He's sinking 66.1% of his shots from the floor (second in NBA).
• Karl-Anthony Towns is putting up 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3 assists per game. He is making 50.4% of his shots from the field and 41.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per contest.
• Naz Reid is averaging 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He is making 47.7% of his shots from the floor and 41.4% from 3-point range, with 2.1 treys per contest.
• The Timberwolves are receiving 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game from Mike Conley this season.

Timberwolves Player Props

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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