The Minnesota Timberwolves (32-29) and Phoenix Suns (28-32) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will broadcast live on ESPN.
The Suns are 1.5-point favorites over the Wolves on the spread (Suns -1.5), with the over/under set at 232 total points. Phoenix is a -125 favorite to win outright, while Minnesota is +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Timberwolves vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 2.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Picks, Prediction
Spread
I will not be betting either side of the spread in tonight's contest.
Moneyline
My Suns vs. Timberwolves best bet is on Phoenix moneyline, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm also staying away from the total in this matchup.
My Pick: Suns Moneyline (-125)
Timberwolves vs. Suns Odds
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 232 -110 / -110 | +105 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 232 -110 / -110 | -125 |
- Timberwolves vs. Suns spread: Suns -1.5
- Timberwolves vs. Suns over/under: 232 total points
- Timberwolves vs. Suns moneyline: Timberwolves +105, Suns -125
- Timberwolves vs. Suns best bet: Suns ML (-125)
Timberwolves vs. Suns Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns will clash for a Western Conference affair on Sunday Night. The FootPrint Center will be the site for this matchup.
The Timberwolves lead the regular season series 2-0. Minnesota comes into this contest with a record of 32-29. That record places Minnesota 9th in the West.
Chris Finch and company posted a record of 56-26 last season. That record was the second-best regular season record in franchise history.
The Wolves reached the Western Conference Finals, but they were defeated by the Mavericks.
All-Star Anthony Edwards will return tonight after serving a one-game suspension for exceeding the technical foul limit. Edwards leads the team with 27.3 points per game and 4.6 assists.
Julius Randle has been solid during his first year with the Wolves, averaging 18.9 points and 7.2 rebounds. Randle has not played since January 30 and is questionable to play tonight.
Former LSU standout Naz Reid has added 14.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. The Timberwolves have averaged 112.0 points per game as a team.
Phoenix begins the contest with a record of 28-32. That poor record places the Suns 11th in the West. Few teams have been more disappointing than the Suns this season.
This veteran Phoenix team was viewed as a legitimate championship contender entering the season. But instead, the Suns trail the Mavericks by 3.5 games for the final play-in position in the West. Mike Budenholzer's squad trails the has now lost seven of its last 10 games.
Kevin Durant leads the team with 26.7 points and 5.9 rebounds. Devin Booker has averaged 26.2 points and a team-leading 6.9 assists. Bradley Beal has added 18.0 points and 3.6 assists. Beal is questionable for tonight’s game with a calf injury.
Timberwolves vs. Suns Parlay
Suns Moneyline
We will ride with the struggling Suns in this matchup.
After losing seven of their last 10 games, tonight is a good buy-low spot for the Suns playing on their home floor. Phoenix has played much better at home this season, with a record of 17-12 compared to 11-20 on the road.
Bol Bol Under 13.5 Points
There is a chance that Beal will suit up for tonight’s contest, which bodes well for this prop.
Bol has averaged 21 points over his last three games, but this line is an overreaction. Our Action Pro Report projects 12.8 points from Bol.
Anthony Edwards Over 6.5 Rebounds
The pace of this game should bode well for this prop.
The former first-overall pick has averaged 6.0 rebounds this season and 7.5 rebounds in January. Our Action Pro Report projects 8.1 boards from Edwards tonight.
Best Bet: Suns Moneyline (-125)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Anthony Edwards Over 6.5 Rebounds
- Bol Bol Under 13.5 Points
- Suns Moneyline
Parlay Payout: +675
Suns vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
