Today’s NBA slate of action includes three games. Right now, the Timberwolves are the largest favorite of the day as -3.5 point favorites over the Suns. On the other end, the closest point spread belongs to a matchup between the Pacers and Bucks, with the Bucks coming in as -1 point favorites. Out of today’s games, 2 of the 3 games have the home team as the favorite.
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Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Timberwolves: -3.5 | Over/Under: 211.5
At 7:30 ET, the Timberwolves host the Suns at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves are favored by 3.5 points.
The BAKER model has Kevin Durant leading the team in scoring with 27 points, shooting 2/6 from three. Devin Booker is projected to finish second on the team with 27 points. At home, Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.5 points on 46.1% shooting. We have him finishing with 26 points today, shooting 45.0% vs. the Suns.
On the defensive end, the BAKER model has the Suns finishing with 9 steals and 51 rebounds. The model also has the Suns shooting 48.6% from the field. As for the Timberwolves, the BAKER model has them attempting 26 free throws and making 20. From the field, they are expected to go 47/96 for 49.0%.
Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee (Out) Knee
- Grayson Allen (Questionable) Ankle
Timberwolves Injury Report
- Kyle Anderson (Questionable) Hip
BAKER Prediction: Suns 115 – Timberwolves 114
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks: -1 | Over/Under: 220.5
The Bucks are favored by 1 in this Central Division matchup. The game is set to start at 8:30 ET and will be broadcast on NBA.
According to the BAKER model, Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton are both expected to reach 20 points against the Bucks today. The model predicts Siakam to finish with 21 points and Haliburton with 20. When playing at home this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 25.5 points on 61.1% shooting. Today, the model has him shooting 63.2% and scoring 31 points against the Pacers.
The BAKER model has the Pacers shooting 51.6% from the field, including 60.0% on two-pointers and 37.1% from three. As for the Bucks, the BAKER model has them blocking 6 shots and getting 8 steals. The BAKER model also has the Bucks shooting 48.5% from the field.
Pacers Injury Report
- Bennedict Mathurin (Out) Shoulder
Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Doubtful) Calf
BAKER Prediction: Pacers 112 – Bucks 110
