Suns vs. Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 29th, 2025

Arena and City where Suns vs. Timberwolves will be playing

The Suns and Timberwolves will tip-off on January 29th, 2025, in an NBA game in Phoenix, AZ at Footprint Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Suns vs. Timberwolves betting tip and prediction

Mark your calendars for the Western Conference bout set for January 29th, 2025, commencing at 20:00. The Suns enters as 1 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Suns were -2 point favorites but lost the game to Timberwolves, 125-106. The over/under for the upcoming game is 218 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 217 points, and the over was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we're all familiar with the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's explore how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The Suns are currently knocking down 37.7% of their 3-pointers, displaying their accuracy from beyond the arc. On the other hand, the Timberwolves are converting 38.2% of their shots from long range, highlighting their proficiency in this aspect. The Suns are dedicating 44% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Timberwolves are taking 46% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Phoenix Suns

How are the Suns playing this season?

The Suns comes into this game with a 24-21 record, and they are currently 8th in the Western Conference standings. The Suns are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Suns win their most recent game?

Yes, Suns defeated the Clippers, 111-109. Bradley Beal scored 36 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Suns

The leading scorer for the Suns this season is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 27.1 points per game. Durant also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 36.86. In the last game, he scored 40 points in DraftKings and 37.3 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Suns

Coming into the January 29th, 2025 contest, Nick Richards leads the Suns with 11.2 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 15.25 points in DraftKings and 14.4 fantasy points in FanDuel. Devin Booker has a team-high 6.7 assists per game. He scored 50.25 DraftKings points and 47.4 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Suns is Devin Booker (1.2 steals per game). He has 50.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 47.4 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Kevin Durant is leading the way for the Suns with 1.3 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 40 DraftKings fantasy points and 37.3 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Suns Team Analysis

The Suns' point differential this season is -0.8 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.7 points per game while allowing 113.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Suns are making 14 shots per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Suns are making 17.8 per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA.

Projected Suns Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Timberwolves, the Suns' starting lineup consisted of Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Durant, Grayson Allen, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. For the upcoming matchup, the Suns has the following injuries: Ryan Dunn is questionable (ankle), Collin Gillespie is out (ankle) and Jusuf Nurkic isquestionable (illness).

Minnesota Timberwolves

How are the Timberwolves playing this season?

The Timberwolves head this game with a 25-21 record, and they are currently 7th in the Western Conference standings. The Timberwolves are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Timberwolves win their most recent game?

Yes, Timberwolves defeated the Hawks, 100-92. Rudy Gobert scored 21 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Timberwolves

The leading scorer for the Timberwolves this season is Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 26.3 points per game. Anthony Edwards also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.63. In the last game, scored 40.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 41 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert is leading the way with 10.3 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 37 points in DraftKings and 36.5 in FanDuel. Julius Randle is dishing out a team-high 4.5 assists per game. He has 34 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.6 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Timberwolves' leader is Jaden McDaniels with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 33 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Timberwolves is Rudy Gobert, who is sending back 1.5 shots per game. He scored 37 DraftKings fantasy points and 36.5 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Timberwolves Team Analysis

The Timberwolves' point differential this season is 2.7 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.4 points per game while allowing 107.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Timberwolves are making 15.1 shots per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Timberwolves are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.

Projected Timberwolves' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Suns, the Timberwolves' starting five were Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley. For the upcoming matchup, Timberwolves has the following injuries: Donte DiVincenzo is out (toe) and Terrence Shannon Jr. is out (ankle).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Suns coming into this game as 1 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Timberwolves.

Money Line betting suggestion

Suns are a 1 money line underdog for the game against the Timberwolves, and the suggestion is to pick the Timberwolves.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Suns and Timberwolves is 218 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Suns and Timberwolves have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.