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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Stats

Date: Wed 08 Apr 2020
Tip-off: 00:00
Postponed
Position#28
Record19-45
FormWWLLL
Points / game113.2
Allowed / game117.5
vs
Form · last 5 games
5.4/10
Around normal
5.2/10
Around normal
Position#14
Record26-39
FormLLWWL
Points / game112.6
Allowed / game113.9
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Phoenix Suns
31 Jan 2027
MIN v PHX
upcoming
21 Dec 2026
MIN v PHX
upcoming
17 Mar 2026
MIN116
PHX104
08 Dec 2025
MIN105
PHX108
28 Mar 2025
MIN124
PHX109
17 Nov 2024
MIN120
PHX117
23 Apr 2024
MIN105
PHX93
20 Apr 2024
MIN120
PHX95
14 Apr 2024
MIN106
PHX125
13 Jan 2023
MIN121
PHX116
09 Nov 2022
MIN117
PHX129
23 Mar 2022
MIN116
PHX125
15 Nov 2021
MIN96
PHX99
28 Feb 2021
MIN99
PHX118
07 Apr 2020
MIN v PHX
upcoming
23 Nov 2019
MIN98
PHX100
20 Jan 2019
MIN116
PHX114
16 Dec 2017
MIN106
PHX108
26 Nov 2017
MIN119
PHX108
19 Dec 2016
MIN115
PHX108
28 Mar 2016
MIN121
PHX116
17 Jan 2016
MIN117
PHX87
20 Feb 2015
MIN111
PHX109
07 Jan 2015
MIN111
PHX113
23 Mar 2014
MIN120
PHX127
08 Jan 2014
MIN103
PHX104
13 Apr 2013
MIN105
PHX93
29 Dec 2012
MIN111
PHX107
09 Apr 2012
MIN90
PHX114
06 Apr 2011
MIN98
PHX108
28 Mar 2010
MIN105
PHX111
27 Nov 2009
MIN95
PHX120
11 Apr 2009
MIN97
PHX110
26 Nov 2008
MIN102
PHX110
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
116-128
116
128
-12
103avg 101
A23/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
123-139
123
139
-16
102avg 101
A25/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
129-126
129
126
+3
117avg 101
A27/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
125-136
125
136
-11
109avg 101
A29/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
91-111
91
111
-20
74avg 101
H01/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
139-134
139
134
+5
134avg 101
A04/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
115-108
115
108
+7
111avg 101
H05/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
118-132
118
132
-14
105avg 101
H07/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
L
107-120
107
120
-13
89avg 101
H08/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
111-117
111
117
-6
102avg 101
A11/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-43
27-30
22-24
29-31
27-41
38-40
31-29
27-29
29-28
28-32
38-34
34-32
35-35
30-34
31-34
29-33
24-28
20-35
21-18
26-30
28-31
44-37
37-43
30-23
22-29
33-29
33-21
27-29
24-29
31-36
28-37
35-30
29-36
34-35
21-27
23-22
35-26
21-26
24-31
31-34
242.5Avg total
117.4Scored
125.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (64)113.2117.5230.8-4.330%
Season at home (32)110.7115.3226.0-4.725%
Season away (32)115.8119.8235.6-3.934%
Last 10 (10)117.4125.1242.5-7.730%
Last 5 (5)118.0122.2240.2-4.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (17)113.4121.6234.9-8.212%
vs Similar (13)117.4119.9237.3-2.531%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
101-118
101
118
-17
88avg 106
A22/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
112-104
112
104
+8
107avg 106
A23/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
131-111
131
111
+20
131avg 106
A25/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
92-102
92
102
-10
88avg 106
H27/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
L
111-113
111
113
-2
115avg 106
H29/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
99-115
99
115
-16
90avg 106
H01/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
114-123
114
123
-9
107avg 106
H04/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
127-117
127
117
+10
125avg 106
H07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
140-131
140
131
+9
142avg 106
H08/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
105-121
105
121
-16
97avg 106
A11/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-31
20-36
35-26
23-25
22-24
25-33
36-23
29-24
27-35
35-27
37-26
32-23
29-21
20-33
17-22
26-26
24-29
29-23
26-32
32-29
41-28
24-33
16-31
18-23
39-30
29-31
18-26
28-36
34-22
33-36
28-24
32-35
47-28
30-31
25-32
38-40
28-36
25-18
25-28
27-39
228.7Avg total
113.2Scored
115.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)112.6113.9226.5-1.440%
Season at home (35)113.7113.6227.2+0.137%
Season away (30)111.3114.3225.6-3.143%
Last 10 (10)113.2115.5228.7-2.340%
Last 5 (5)117.0121.4238.4-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)111.1121.0232.1-9.929%
vs Similar (18)111.0111.0222.0+0.039%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)108.4106.8215.2+1.660%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -3.5-3.5Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: -2.8-2.8Q2: -3.1-3.1Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: -1.5-1.5
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -3.5-3.5Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: -2.8-2.8Q2: -3.1-3.1Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: -1.5-1.5
Minnesota TimberwolvesPhoenix Suns
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
65-73
65
73
-8
A23/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
65-81
65
81
-16
A25/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A27/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
65-69
65
69
-4
A29/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
44-63
44
63
-19
H01/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
72-68
72
68
+4
A04/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
55-58
55
58
-3
H05/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
55-65
55
65
-10
H07/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
L
63-71
63
71
-8
H08/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
W
56-52
56
52
+4
A11/03
NBA
125.7Avg total
59.7Scored
66.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.360.6119.9-1.337%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.958.3117.2+0.638%-
Last 30 away (14)59.763.3123.0-3.636%-
Last 10 (10)59.766.0125.7-6.320%-
Last 5 (5)60.262.8123.0-2.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (17)58.662.0120.6-3.429%-
vs Similar (13)60.258.8119.1+1.446%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
43-67
43
67
-24
A22/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
47-57
47
57
-10
A23/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
D
62-62
62
62
+0
A25/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
49-54
49
54
-5
H27/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H29/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
65-61
65
61
+4
H01/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
68-61
68
61
+7
H04/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
67-58
67
58
+9
H07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
77-59
77
59
+18
H08/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
53-54
53
54
-1
A11/03
NBA
116.9Avg total
58.4Scored
58.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.856.2112.0-0.543%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.655.4112.9+2.256%-
Last 30 away (14)53.757.2110.9-3.529%-
Last 10 (10)58.458.5116.9-0.150%-
Last 5 (5)66.058.6124.6+7.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)57.360.0117.3-2.743%-
vs Similar (18)55.255.7110.9-0.533%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)55.652.8108.4+2.880%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 117.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.728.7
54.5%
52.3%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.614.1
35.6%
35.7%42.3
🏀 Free throws24.617.7
72.0%
77.2%17.7
They take 92.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 113.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.228.2
53.0%
52.3%56.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.612.2
37.4%
35.7%36.6
🏀 Free throws23.620.2
85.6%
77.2%20.2
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Apr 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLWWLLWLL
Phoenix Suns
LWWLLLLWWL
#28
League position
#14
-7.1
Net rating
-2.3
107.9
Offensive rating
111.1
115.0
Defensive rating
113.3
54.0%
Effective FG%
54.2%
58.8%
Opp. effective FG%
56.1%
13.4%
Turnover %
15.7%
19.0%
Off. rebound %
24.4%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.28
35.6%
3-point %
37.4%
57.2%
Assist %
71.0%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence107.9 · 111.1Defence115.0 · 113.3Shooting54.0% · 54.2%3-point %35.6% · 37.4%Ball care13.4% · 15.7%Off. rebounds19.0% · 24.4%Free throws0.27 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)30% · 40%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Phoenix Suns
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
11/03/20AHouston Rockets111-117
08/03/20HNew Orleans Pelicans107-120
07/03/20HOrlando Magic118-132
05/03/20HChicago Bulls115-108
04/03/20ANew Orleans Pelicans139-134
01/03/20HDallas Mavericks91-111
29/02/20AOrlando Magic125-136
27/02/20AMiami Heat129-126
25/02/20ADallas Mavericks123-139
23/02/20ADenver Nuggets116-128
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/03/20APortland Trail Blazers105-121
08/03/20HMilwaukee Bucks140-131
07/03/20HPortland Trail Blazers127-117
04/03/20HToronto Raptors114-123
01/03/20HGolden State Warriors99-115
29/02/20HDetroit Pistons111-113
27/02/20HLos Angeles Clippers92-102
25/02/20AUtah Jazz131-111
23/02/20AChicago Bulls112-104
22/02/20AToronto Raptors101-118

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL30%
HomeLLWLL25%
AwayLWLWL34%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games643232
Win %30%25%34%
Points / game113.2110.7115.8
Allowed / game117.5115.3119.8
Point differential-4.3-4.7-3.9
Avg total230.8226.0235.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%12%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (11)0% (4)57% (7)
Overtime %11%12%9%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL40%
HomeLLLWW37%
AwayLLWWL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653530
Win %40%37%43%
Points / game112.6113.7111.3
Allowed / game113.9113.6114.3
Point differential-1.4+0.1-3.1
Avg total226.5227.2225.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%17%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won39% (18)20% (10)62% (8)
Overtime %5%3%7%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Milwaukee Bucks65531282%118.6107.4+11.3
2 Los Angeles Lakers63491478%114.3106.9+7.4
3 Toronto Raptors64461872%113.0106.5+6.5
4 Los Angeles Clippers64442069%116.2109.7+6.5
5 Boston Celtics64432167%113.0106.8+6.2
6 Denver Nuggets65432266%110.4107.4+3.0
7 Utah Jazz64412364%111.0107.9+3.2
8 Miami Heat65412463%112.2108.9+3.2
9 Houston Rockets64402462%118.1114.4+3.8
10 Oklahoma City Thunder64402462%110.8108.3+2.5
11 Philadelphia 76ers65392660%109.6107.4+2.2
12 Indiana Pacers65392660%109.3107.4+1.9
13 Dallas Mavericks67402760%116.4110.3+6.0
14 Memphis Grizzlies65323349%112.6113.7-1.1
15 Brooklyn Nets64303447%110.8111.4-0.6
16 Orlando Magic65303546%106.4107.3-1.0
17 Portland Trail Blazers66293744%113.6115.2-1.6
18 New Orleans Pelicans64283644%116.2117.0-0.8
19 Sacramento Kings64283644%109.0110.9-1.9
20 San Antonio Spurs63273643%113.2114.9-1.8
21 Phoenix Suns65263940%112.6113.9-1.4
22 Washington Wizards64244038%115.6119.7-4.0
23 Charlotte Hornets65234235%102.9109.6-6.8
24 Chicago Bulls65224334%106.8109.9-3.1
25 New York Knicks66214532%105.8112.3-6.5
26 Detroit Pistons66204630%107.2110.8-3.6
27 Atlanta Hawks67204730%111.8119.7-8.0
28 Minnesota Timberwolves64194530%113.2117.5-4.3
29 Cleveland Cavaliers65194629%106.9114.8-7.9
30 Golden State Warriors65155023%106.3115.0-8.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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