Suns vs. Timberwolves Odds: Who Is Favored to Win?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are favored by 7.5 points vs. the Phoenix Suns, per odds from DraftKings Arizona.
| Spread | Suns +7.5 (-112) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-108) |
| Total | Over 218.5 (-112) | Under 218.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | Suns +230 | Timberwolves -285 |
What the Spread Tells Us
The Timberwolves are overwhelming favorites due to injuries on the Suns' side. Minnesota needs to win by eight in order to cover the spread, and it's worth noting that the TWolves are better against the spread this year (5-8) compared to the Suns (4-9).
What the Moneyline Tells Us
The plus odds for the 9-4 Suns makes them an attractive bet. However, they'll be missing Kevin Durant for this game, making it that much more risky to bet on Phoenix.
Chances the Suns Beat the Wolves on November 17, 2024
| Chances Suns Win vs. Timberwolves | 29.04% |
| Chances Timberwolves Win vs. Suns | 70.96% |
How the Phoenix Suns Win vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Forward Kevin Durant and guard Devin Booker are the two top scorers for the 9-4 Suns. However, Durant is out for this game, so Phoenix will rely on Booker to shoot well and keep them in the game. The Suns will also need to find a way to work around Minnesota's tough defense in order to have a shot at winning.
- Strengths: 3-pointers and midrange shooting
- Weaknesses: Scoring in the paint
How the Minnesota Timberwolves Win vs. Phoenix Suns
The Timberwolves have a strong defense with center Rudy Gobert leading the way. However, they struggle with ball security with the fifth-most turnovers in the league, plus scoring on a consistent basis. To win this one, the Wolves need to make better decisions with the ball and shoot better across the board.
- Strengths: Defense
- Weaknesses: Consistent scoring, ball security
Phoenix Suns Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
History of Phoenix Suns-Minnesota Timberwolves Games
The Suns and Timberwolves have played each other 127 times in the regular season and four times in the postseason. Their first matchup dates back to 1989.
Suns Record vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Suns' overall record vs. the Wolves is 83-48 (including playoff games). Timberwolves last played Phoenix in the 2023-24 playoffs, sweeping the Suns four games to zero.
All-Time Best Suns-Timberwolves Games
The Suns and Wolves have played each other in the playoffs once, in the Western Conference first round in 2023-24. Other than that series, there have been a handful of notable matchups over the years, including some close overtime games during the regular season.
| Date | Game | Result |
| Feb. 26, 2013 | TWolves @ Suns | Suns win 84-83 (OT) |
| Jan. 27, 1993 | Suns @ TWolves | Suns win 117-116 (OT) |
How to Bet on the Suns vs. Timberwolves Game
You can find plenty of AZ sports betting promos and welcome offers to use on any Suns vs. Timberwolves game this season. Check each app's promos section to see if it has specific promos for Suns games.
Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds FAQ:
The TWolves are favored by 7.5 points vs. the Suns in their matchup on November 17.
Place bets on Suns-Timberwolves at one of the 14 legal sportsbooks in Arizona. You must be 21 or older and within AZ state lines.
The Suns are 83-48 against the Timberwolves dating back to 1989.
The Suns and Timberwolves play on Sunday, November 17 at 12:30 p.m. PT in Minneapolis. They'll meet again later this season on Wednesday, January 29 in Phoenix.
The Suns beat the TWolves in their first matchup on December 29, 1989, by a 118-101 score.
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