Suns vs Timberwolves

The Phoenix Suns host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a pivotal NBA game on Wednesday night at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Who will win?

If Durant suits up Wednesday, the Suns will be at full strength." Phoenix has also won six of its last seven games against Minnesota, so back the Suns on Wednesday." [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). It writes: "With KD back in the starting lineup and having a debut in front of the home crowd in Phoenix, I have to take the Suns. The Suns won 129-117 on Nov. The Suns have a key edge when it comes to shooting from beyond the arc in this one. The Timberwolves have had an exceptional season as they continue to build in a promising window. The Timberwolves won the most recent meeting, 121-116 at home on Jan. Whether or not the Suns cover the -6 point spread is another story, but to win, we feel confident in a championship-caliber team returning to full strength at home and hitting their groove before a playoff run. Ben Hall writes: "With Durant likely to play, I think the Suns win this game by double digits. Skylar Carlin writes: "SUNS -5.5 (-105) is my play here assuming Durant returns for Phoenix. The Suns won all three games Durant played with two of those victories coming by 14+ points.

We break down Wednesday night's Suns-Wolves matchup, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for Kevin Durant's first game back from an ankle ...

In Minnesota's past 10 games with over/unders of greater than 131.5, the OVER has gone just 3-7, and in Phoenix's home games this season, the OVER has gone just 18-18. Phoenix averages about 114 points per game while surrendering 112, while Minnesota has scored and allowed virtually the same number of points per game, 116. Will the Wolves wild run continue in the desert this evening, or will Durant spoil Minnesota's fun and improve the Suns' home record to a stellar 25-12? Just like Jimmy Butler missing Miami's Tuesday night game against Toronto swung the pendulum greatly in the Raptors' favor, KD's return moves the needle for a Phoenix team that has already been phenomenal at home. Chris Paul aka "Point God" still serves as one of the best playmakers and open shot-creators in hoops, and his clutch mid-range game always seems to be a factor in big games. The Suns have all the ingredients to put together a winning recipe at just the right time: elite point guard, two superstar scorers, above-average big, veteran three-and-D wings, plenty of depth, defensive-minded role players, and reigning Coach of the Year in Monty Williams. Let's dive into this Western Conference battle, getting you the odds, trends, and best bets to prepare for Suns vs. One of those squads is the Wolves (39-37), whose four-game winning streak has them just 1.5 games behind Phoenix. Every contending team has been grinding to get the best possible seed headed into the postseason, and the West has been as wildly contested as ever. Microwave-scoring big Naz Reid has emerged as a legitimate Sixth Man of the Year candidate. After suffering seemingly endless chemistry issues, bouts of poor late-game execution, and an increasingly frustrated fanbase, Chris Finch's team has finally hit a groove, perhaps just in time. KAT remains the most elite shooting big man in the sport.