Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction 3/2/25 NBA Picks
Phoenix Suns (28-32) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (32-29)
Game Info: Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -1 -- Over/Under: 229 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns meet Sunday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Lakers and Jazz, and they play the 76ers, Hornets, and Heat next. The Timberwolves hope to avoid three straight losses for the first time since December 31 - January 4.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 112 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.3 points and 6 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Grizzlies, split with the Pelicans, and they play the Clippers, Nuggets, and Mavs next. The Suns look to win two straight games for the first time since January 25-27.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.7 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 26.2 points and 4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five road games.
- The Suns have won 13 of their last 14 games as home favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Suns' last five games at PHX Arena.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Suns.
- The Suns have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 Sunday night games at PHX Arena.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint per game (41.9) this season.
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.1).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (60.7%).
- The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.7).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Suns will be without Cody Martin and Monte Morris. Grayson Allen and Bradley Beal are questionable.
The Timberwolves won’t have Rudy Gobert, while Julius Randle is questionable with a groin injury.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
This is another line that makes no sense. The Suns favored against a legit playoff team? In what world? The Timberwolves have won six straight games against the Suns, which includes an eight-point win on the road a little more than a month ago. The Suns are the most disappointing team in the NBA and they’re a ridiculously bad 21-38-1 ATS on the season. The Timberwolves will have a rested Edwards after he faced his suspension and there’s a chance Randle finally returns from injury. How are the Suns favored? Because they beat the Pelicans? Get real. I’m rolling with the Timberwolves, and I’ll grab the ML in a game they should win outright.
Randy’s Pick Minnesota Timberwolves +1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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