Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Keep reading to see our Timberwolves vs Suns NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Timberwolves' record sits at 25-21.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (12th).
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 100-92 win vs. the Suns.
  • The Suns take on the Timberwolves at 24-21.
  • Phoenix has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (7th).
  • The Suns are coming off a 111-109 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Suns Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-125) will visit the Suns (+106) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.

Both teams enter this game on three-game winning streaks. The Timberwolves (25-21) are 7th in the Western Conference, while the Suns (24-21) are 8th.

Timberwolves vs. Suns Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns
  • Where: Phoenix at Footprint Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 29th
  • Betting Odds MIN -1.5, MIN -125 | PHO +106 O/U 217

Timberwolves Preview: Does Minnesota Have a Shot at a Road Win?

With a 100-92 win over the Hawks on Monday, the Timberwolves improved to 25-21 this season. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as -10.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 192 points fell well short of the 217.5-point O/U line.

Minnesota took control early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 42-35 to 53-35. The Hawks fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 31-20, but Minnesota’s defense held Atlanta to 18 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win.

In their win over the Hawks, the Timberwolves shot just 39.5% from the field and 30% from three, hitting 12 threes overall. Anthony Edwards led the way with 23 points, despite shooting 30% from the field and 18.2% from deep, making 2 threes.

Julius Randle added 20 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Rudy Gobert was efficient, shooting 77.8% and finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Edwards scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Randle and Gobert each added 6 points in the 4th.

The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Hawks, holding them to just 92 points on 39% shooting. Minnesota gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter but tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 18 points to secure the win. They also limited Atlanta's three-point shooting, with the Hawks making just 12 threes at a 27% clip.

Minnesota sent Atlanta to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Timberwolves grabbed 37 defensive rebounds while allowing 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 13 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Suns Preview: Will Phoenix Come Through as Home Underdogs?

With a 100-92 win over the Hawks on Monday, the Timberwolves improved to 25-21 for the season. Minnesota, favored by 10.5 points at home, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 192 points fell well short of the 217.5 O/U line.

The Timberwolves took control early, using an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 42-35 to 53-35. After a strong 2nd quarter, they allowed the Hawks back into the game in the 3rd, but held Atlanta to 18 points in the 4th to secure the win.

In their 111-109 win over the Clippers, the Suns connected on 22 threes, shooting 46.8% from beyond the arc. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Kevin Durant added 24 points and 4 threes, also shooting 50% from deep.

Grayson Allen contributed 18 points, making 4 threes on 57.1% shooting from beyond the arc. Tyus Jones chipped in 17 points, scoring 9 in the 1st quarter, and Booker and Durant both added 8 points in the 4th quarter.

Despite giving up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, the Suns held the Clippers to 17 points in the 2nd, helping them secure a 111-109 win. Phoenix allowed 109 points on 49% shooting from the field.

The Suns limited the Clippers to 10 made threes on 31% shooting from deep. They also sent the Clippers to the line 20 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Defensively, the Suns recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Suns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 112 points per game.
  • Across their last three home contests, Phoenix has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 108 points per game.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Suns have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
  • The last ten games that Minnesota was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 7-3 straight up.

Timberwolves vs Suns Prediction

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