Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) vs. Phoenix Suns (24-21)
January 29, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns +1.5; Over/Under: 217
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The Phoenix Suns play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Footprint Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Suns vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in pretty good form as they’ve won eight of their last 12 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the Hawks in a 100-92 home win on Monday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 23 points, Julius Randle added 20 points and Rudy Gobert chipped in with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 39 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they kept the Hawks to just 43 points in the first quarter to take an early 17-point lead, which proved to be just enough to hold off the Hawks who cut it to single digits at the end. The Wolves will play against the Jazz and Wizards following this one.
Phoenix Suns
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to build on their three-game win streak after outlasting the Clippers in a 111-109 home win on Monday. Devin Booker led the team with 26 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, Kevin Durant added 24 points with five assists while Grayson Allen chipped in with 18 points off the bench. As a team, the Suns shot 47 percent from the field and 22 of 47 from the 3-point line as they poured in 60 points in the first half to build a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter, before they survived a late scare from the Clippers to escape with the gritty win at home.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last 13 home games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last two games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have lost seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last seven games as favorites following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Suns vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves ruled out Donte DiVincenzo again with Rob Dillingham listed as questionable, while the Suns are keeping an eye on Kevin Durant who is listed as questionable with a thumb injury. We should be in for a close contest here with both teams coming in with plenty of winning momentum. The Timberwolves have reeled off three wins in a row and they looked great on Monday where they held the Hawks to just 92 points. The edge goes to the Suns who have won eight of 10 games after taking down the red-hot Clippers in a gritty win in their last outing. You can make an argument for either side here, but I think the Suns represent decent value as the home underdogs in this spot.
