The Phoenix Suns are fighting to hold onto their place in the Western Conference play-in picture, and Friday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves could carry significant postseason implications.
With just nine games left, every opportunity counts for a Suns team that has dropped three straight games to the Wolves this season. Phoenix enters this contest without Bradley Beal (hamstring) for the sixth consecutive game, meaning Devin Booker will be leaned on once again to drive the offense.
Here is the featured Devin Booker prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday’s matchup against the Timberwolves.
Best Devin Booker Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 32.5 Points + Assists (-110)
Booker has averaged 23.6 points and 9.0 assists over his last five games, consistently taking on more offensive responsibility in Beal’s absence. With Beal ruled out again and Minnesota focusing its defensive attention on Kevin Durant, expect Booker to see a steady volume of on-ball opportunities.
The Timberwolves are coming off a three-day break, but their recent defensive slippage has been notable. Minnesota allowed 116 or more points in four of its last five games and emphasized defensive accountability during film sessions this week.
As guard Mike Conley put it, it seems the Wolves know they need to clean things up quickly.
“The film doesn’t lie,” Conley said. “When you look at the film and you look at every single guy making mental mistakes, not just mentally, but the effort that we’re putting forth in one game compared to another game, you can’t have that drastic change like that.”
Booker hasn’t cleared this combo line in his last three outings, but he could be due to get back on track to deliver a strong performance that surpasses it.
With Phoenix coming off a rough loss and desperation setting in to salvage at least one win in the four-game series, Booker will be the key piece of the offensive puzzle.
