Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
The Timberwolves (-125) are favored by 1.5 points over the Suns (+106) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 217 points.
Minnesota (25-21) is currently on a three-game win streak and is 7th in the Western Conference. Phoenix (24-21) is also on a three-game win streak and is 8th in the West.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Phoenix Suns +1.5
This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-109 in favor of the Suns.
- Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.
Can the Timberwolves Lock in a Win at Phoenix?
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, while the game’s total of 192 points fell well short of the 217.5 O/U line.
Key to the win was an 11-0 run that stretched the score from 42-35 to 53-35. The Hawks fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Minnesota 31-20, but the Timberwolves held them to 18 points in the 4th to secure the win.
In their win over the Hawks, the Timberwolves shot 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 30% overall and 18.2% from deep.
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.
The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Hawks, holding them to just 92 points on 39% shooting. They were especially strong in the 4th quarter, giving up only 18 points. Minnesota also limited Atlanta’s three-point shooting, allowing just 12 threes on 27% shooting.
Minnesota sent the Hawks to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Timberwolves grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 14 offensive boards. They also added 13 steals and 4 blocks in the win.
Will the Suns Make it Happen at Home?
The Suns improved to 24-21 on the season with a 111-109 win over the Clippers on Monday. Phoenix, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 220 points fell just short of the 225-point over/under line.
After leading 60-47 at halftime, the Suns saw their lead shrink as the Clippers went on a 10-0 run, turning a 107-99 deficit into a 117-99 lead. Phoenix rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Clippers 28-31 to secure the win.
The Suns connected on 22 threes at a 46.8% clip in their win over the Clippers, with Devin Booker leading the way with 5 made threes. Booker finished with 26 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds, while Kevin Durant added 24 points and 4 made threes, shooting 50% from deep.
Grayson Allen also hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from beyond the arc and finishing with 18 points. Tyus Jones contributed 17 points, including 9 in the first quarter, and the Suns shot 47.1% from the field overall.
Despite giving up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, the Suns’ defense held the Clippers to 17 points in the 2nd, helping them secure a 111-109 win. Overall, Phoenix allowed 109 points on 49% shooting from the field.
The Suns did a solid job defending the three-point line, where the Clippers shot just 31% and made 10 threes. Phoenix also finished with 10 steals and 5 blocked shots.