Vegas Writer - Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns

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Handicapper
Vegas Writer
League
NBA
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns
Time
04/26/2024 10:52 PM
Bet Type
Over / Under
Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Over 207.5 (-110) (BetMGM)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
The Phoenix Suns failed to score 100 points in both Games 1 and 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but that won’t be the case when Game 3 tips off tonight in Phoenix. The Suns averaged an above-par 115.8 points per game at home this season. They scored 119 ppg in their final three games to close out the regular season, and the offense that buttered their bread all season needs to come to life if they want to hang with the 'Wolves. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal have each shown flashes of greatness this postseason, but haven’t been able to put it all together at the same time. Fortunately, they managed a combined 70.1 points, 14.3 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game at home this season, and will use that to draw from in this matchup. Minnesota is known more for its defense than offense but still averaged 116.7 ppg in its last three meetings with the Phoenix. And with the players we're talking about at this point, we're inevitably going to have a high-scoring game. Tonight will be that game. Bank on the score to finish Over the total here, regardless of which team comes out victorious.

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