Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves picks, predictions: Who wins NBA Playoffs series?
The No. 6 seed Phoenix Suns and No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves play in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs for the Western Conference starting Saturday, April 20.
Who will win the series and advance to the Western Conference semifinals?
Check out these NBA Playoffs series picks and predictions for the Western Conference matchup.
The Suns are -118 to win the series in NBA Playoffs odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. The Timberwolves are +100.
Phoenix is -1.5 in the series spread. Minnesota is +1.5.
The Suns winning the series in six games is at +360, with the Timberwolves winning in seven games is at +460. Minnesota advancing in five games is given +550 odds, while Phoenix advancing in five games is at +600.
The Suns winning in seven games and the Timberwolves winning in six games are both at +650. Phoenix sweeping Minnesota is +900, with Minnesota sweeping Phoenix at +1200.
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NBA.com: Suns will beat Timberwolves in six games
Shaun Powell writes: "The Wolves had the second-best season in franchise history and their 'reward' is getting the worst possible first-round matchup. They’re spooked by the Suns, who led by double-figures during the second halves of every meeting this season. Edwards will need an epic nightly performance just to keep it suspenseful. And he might."
The Oklahoman: Suns will defeat Timberwolves in six games
Justin Martinez writes: "Minnesota boasts a league-best defensive rating of 108.4, but it'll have its hands full against Phoenix. Rudy Gobert's switchability on the perimeter will be tested, and so will Towns' health. Minnesota has been the more consistent team this season, but Phoenix caught fire at the right time and is my pick to win the series."
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Clutch Points: Suns will win series vs. Timberwolves in seven games
Trevor Booth writes: "Phoenix is looking to win a championship, since it has Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. The Suns played perhaps their toughest game from start to finish against Minnesota this Sunday. Anthony Edwards is a playoff competitor. He will be a difficult guard for the Suns, who do not have a true point-of-attack defender.Edwards pushed the defending-champion Denver Nuggets in last year's first round."
Fansided: Suns will beat Timberwolves in first-round NBA Playoffs series in six games
Luke Duffy writes: "Booker has been to the NBA Finals, and Durant is a multiple-time champion and both league and Finals MVP. They know what it takes to close out close games - and although we didn't see it during the regular season nearly enough - the Suns have the kind of roster that is built for the postseason. The Timberwolves' time will come, it's just not going to be against this Suns team on an upswing."
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