| MATCHUP | Phoenix Suns | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 39-29 | 41-27 |
| Spread | +3.5 -102 | -3.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +154 | -185 |
| Total | Over 220.5 (-110) | Under 220.5 (-110) |
| Where | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN North | |
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Raptors and Celtics and play the Spurs next. The Suns have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.4 points and 4 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jaylen Green is the third double-digit scorer, and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Thunder, beat the Warriors, and play the Jazz next. The Timberwolves have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points and 5.1 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Suns have lost 17 of their last 18 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Suns.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 18 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Timberwolves’ last three games.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last four games has gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Ayo Dosunmu is one of only five qualified guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
- Jaden McDaniels ranks 12th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.8%) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Royce O’Neale ranks 8th amongst qualified forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.7).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for field goal percentage this season (48.5%).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.5%).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (26.9).
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Anthony Edwards is out for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is questionable.
The Suns will be without Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks.
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home with the rest advantage. However, the Timberwolves are coming off a poor week and they won’t have Edwards. The Suns are 40-25-3 ATS on the season and they’re 2-0 SU and ATS this season against the Timberwolves, cashing twice as an underdog. The Timberwolves are 28-40 ATS on the season. This line is showing too much respect toward the Timberwolves and I’m not buying it. I’m going to grab the points with the Suns.