This is a must win game for the Suns so there will be improvement from their role players and bench players now that they are back at home. Booker and Beal have had two terrible games so expect them to pick up their shooting in this game. The Suns shot 44% from the field and 32% from the 3 which is way lower than what they usually shoot. They are a much better 3 point shooting team, so expect more points, especially if Grayson Allen plays. The Suns had too many turnovers and their defensive efforts were weak. Look for them to handle the ball better at home. This trio should come out on fire in this must win game, so expect more points from the Suns. On the flip side, Minnesota has shown that they can put up the points offensively, as they have several starting players that can score in double digits. Minnesota’s role players like McDaniels put up 25 points which is a lot, while Towns only put up 12 points. Gobert, Edwards and Walker all didn’t shoot to their usual numbers so expect them to have a better shooting game. This game is going to go over as both sides will step up the offense. Minnesota is 13-3 to the Over after allowing 105 points or less 2 straight games this season. Minnesota are 10-3 to the Over when they are playing their third game of a playoff series. Phoenix are 8-4 to the Over in the last three seasons in the first round of the playoffs. The Suns are 6-0 to the Over in the last three seasons after 2 straight losses by 10 points or more.There is value for bettors taking the Over the Total.

Best bet: take the Over the Total.