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The Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves will play in a Western Conference matchup on Monday evening. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Suns-Timberwolves prediction and pick.
The Suns and Timberwolves enter Monday's contest heading in opposite directions. Phoenix is 9-4 and looks primed to be one of the best teams in the Western Conference again this season. Despite higher hopes, the Timberwolves are 4-8 and again look destined for the cellar of the West. The Suns come into play as favorites over the Timberwolves on Monday night and for good reason. Phoenix is 4-1 on the road this season, while Minnesota is 2-5 at home. The Suns will look for another win Monday night vs. the Timberwolves, who have lost seven of their last eight games.
Here are the Suns-Timberwolves odds for this Monday NBA matchup, courtesy of FanDuel.
NBA Odds: Suns-Timberwolves Odds
Phoenix Suns -4 (-110)
Minnesota Timberwolves +4 (-110)
Over 223 points (-110)
Under 223 points (-110)
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Why The Suns Can Cover The Spread
Phoenix should cover and win on Monday, to be honest. The spread is not that big, and though the Suns did play last night it was an easy win over the lowly Houston Rockets. They will be without Deandre Ayton, presumably, which could be a factor vs. Karl-Anthony Towns. The Timberwolves just haven't been able to compete enough to be a good bet even with a rest edge. The Suns are the much, much better team and should be able to pick up another win on Monday. Phoenix ranks eighth in the NBA in offensive efficiency, and they are also eighth in defensive rating. Their +5.1 net rating ranks fifth in the NBA, the Suns should be in good shape for a cover and a win vs. the Timberwolves on Monday. The Suns are 8-4 vs. the spread this season and in a favorable position despite the back-to-back.
Why The Timberwolves Can Cover The Spread
The rest advantage is a thing, but the Timberwolves did just play a back-to-back in Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday night, so this will be their third game in four nights as well. Minnesota is not a team that inspires much confidence in bettors at the moment, as they are just 3-9 against the spread so far this season. Betting on the Timberwolves as just small underdogs vs. a strong Suns team does not seem like the best idea. Minnesota ranks 26th in the NBA in offensive rating, and 24th with a -4.1 net rating so far in the 2021-22 season.
Final Suns-Timberwolves Prediction & Pick
Take the Suns to win and cover vs. a struggling Timberwolves team on Monday night.
FINAL SUNS-TIMBERWOLVES PREDICTION & PICK: Suns -4 (-110)
