The Minnesota Timberwolves (39-37) face the Phoenix Suns (40-35) on Wednesday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Timberwolves edged out the Sacramento Kings 119-115 Monday as 5-point road underdogs. Minnesota is on a 4-game win streak and is only half a game back of the Golden State Warriors for the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference.
The Suns covered as 4.5-point road favorites in their 117-103 win over the Utah Jazz Monday. Phoenix is currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
This will be the third season meeting between the Timberwolves and the Suns. The teams split the first two meetings while the Over cashed in both.
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Timberwolves at Suns odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Suns -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +5.5 (-115) | Suns -5.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Timberwolves at Suns key injuries
Timberwolves
- G Anthony Edwards (ankle) probable
- G Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable
- F Taurean Prince (illness) questionable
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) probable
Suns
- F Kevin Durant (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Timberwolves at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 122, Timberwolves 115
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Suns (-210) are expected to secure the victory at home, but taking them to win straight up isn’t worth the risk at the current odds.
Against the spread
SUNS -5.5 (-105) is my play here assuming Durant returns for Phoenix. Durant could make his home debut with the Suns on Wednesday and Phoenix has looked nearly unstoppable when the All-Star forward has played.
The Timberwolves are 7-18-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings with the Suns and 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.
Over/Under
BET OVER 235.5 (-108).
Even though this is a high total, both of these teams could be nearing full strength on Wednesday. This is a pace-up game for Phoenix and there are plenty of capable scorers involved in this matchup.
The Suns have hit the Over in 6 of their last 7 home games and the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings with the Timberwolves.
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