Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction 1/29/2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (24-21) on Wednesday, January 29th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on AZFa. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

Timberwolves vs Suns

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The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win

The Timberwolves improved to 25-21 on the season with a 100-92 win over the Hawks on Monday. Minnesota was favored by 10.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread, and the total score of 192 points fell well short of the 217.5-point over/under line.

A key moment in the game was an 11-0 run by the Timberwolves, which extended their lead from 42-35 to 53-35. Atlanta fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Minnesota 31-20, but the Timberwolves held the Hawks to 18 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win.

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

With a 111-109 win over the Clippers on Monday, the Suns improved to 24-21 this season. Phoenix, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 220 fell just short of the 225-point over/under line.

At home, the Suns took control early, leading 34-30 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead by holding the Clippers to 17 points in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter with an 83-78 lead, Phoenix weathered a 10-0 run by the Clippers before closing out the game.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

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

Julius Randle added 20 points, while Rudy Gobert contributed 18 points on 77.8% shooting. Edwards scored 12 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Randle and Gobert each added 6 points in the 4th.

Suns Offense Breakdown

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Devin Booker led the Suns with 26 points and 8 assists in their 111-109 win over the Clippers, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate. Kevin Durant added 24 points, also making 4 threes at 50%, while Grayson Allen contributed 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1%.

Phoenix made 22 threes as a team, shooting 46.8% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was 47.1%. Tyus Jones scored 9 of his 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Booker and Durant each added 8 points in the 4th.

Timberwolves Team Defense

The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Hawks, holding them to just 92 points on 39% shooting. Minnesota was especially strong in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points to secure the win. They also limited Atlanta’s three-point shooting, giving up just 12 threes on 27% shooting from beyond the arc.

Minnesota sent the Hawks to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Timberwolves grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also contributed 13 steals and 4 blocked shots in the game.

Suns Team Defense

The Timberwolves put together a strong defensive performance on Monday, holding the Hawks to just 92 points. They started and finished strong, allowing only 20 points in the 1st quarter and 18 in the 4th. Overall, Minnesota limited Atlanta to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves held the Hawks to 27% shooting, with Atlanta making just 12 threes. Minnesota also sent the Hawks to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12. Defensively, the Timberwolves recorded 13 steals and 4 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Suns Trends

  • In their last three road games, Minnesota has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • The Suns are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 2-8 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.

Timberwolves vs Suns Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +1.5, we have the Suns as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217 and our model has the Timberwolves and Suns finishing with a combined 249 points. Our pick is to take the over.


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