Suns vs. Timberwolves NBA expert prediction and odds for Sunday, April 14 (Bet on Phoenix)

Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Phoenix Suns-Minnesota Timberwolves matchup on Sunday.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates a play.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates a play. / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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There is a ton at stake on Sunday in the matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Wolves are favored at home. 

Phoenix could earn the No. 6 seed in the West if the New Orleans Pelicans lose and it wins, and the Wolves are in play for the No. 1 seed in the West depending upon the result of the Oklahoma City Thunder-Dallas Mavericks matchup. 

This season, the Suns are 2-0 against the Wolves, but can they pull off the season sweep to potentially avoid the play-in tournament?

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Here’s a look at the latest odds and my best bet for this crucial matchup on Sunday. 

Suns vs. Timberwolves odds, spread and total

Suns vs. Timberwolves how to watch

  • Date: Sunday, April 14
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Venue: Target Center
  • How to watch (TV): Bally Sports
  • Suns record: 48-33
  • Timberwolves record: 56-25

Suns vs. Timberwolves key players to watch

Phoenix Suns

Kevin Durant: Durant has scored 20 or more points in 11 straight games, averaging 25.5 points per game over that stretch. The former league MVP had 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting in the last meeting between these teams. 

Minnesota Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns: After missing several weeks with a torn meniscus, Towns returned to the lineup on Friday night, playing nearly 28 minutes and scoring 11 points on 4-for-11 from the field. He also had eight assists and five boards. The Wolves are hoping he can find his All-Star form going forward. 

Suns vs. Timberwolves prediction and pick

Both of these teams have a ton to play for, but I think Phoenix is being a little undervalued in this spot. 

The Wolves have struggled as home favorites, going 14-20-2 against the spread while the Suns are 8-6 against the spread as road underdogs. 

One could argue that the Suns have more to play for than the Wolves, as Minnesota is guaranteed a top-three seed in the West while Phoenix is attempting to avoid landing in the play-in. 

After winning two games against the Wolves by double-digits, don’t be shocked if the Suns cover this number. 

Pick: Suns +4.5 (-110)


Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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