The Minnesota Timberwolves (41-27) embark on a three-game homestand when they host the Phoenix Suns (39-29) in a Western Conference matchup on Tuesday, March 17.
The Suns and Timberwolves have played each other twice this season, with Phoenix winning both contests. Tip-off for Tuesday’s showdown is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET, with Minnesota being listed as 2.5-point favorites on PrizePicks Team Picks.
Below, we’ll break down our Suns vs. Timberwolves prediction and picks for Tuesday night's game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Suns vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Timberwolves are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference standings and are in danger of competing in the Play-In Tournament. Minnesota is in the midst of a rough patch with four losses across its last five games, including a 116-103 loss vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.
Timberwolves star G Anthony Edwards is having a career season to the tune of 29.5 PPG, ranking third in the scoring race behind only Luka Doncic (32.9) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31.6). However, Minnesota will be without Edwards’ services on Tuesday as he deals with knee soreness.
In seventh place, the Suns are just two games behind the Timberwolves in the Western Conference standings. Phoenix was on a four-game winning streak before losing its last two games, including a 120-112 decision vs. the Boston Celtics on Monday.
Suns G Devin Booker has been on fire lately, recording two 40-point performances in his last three games. Booker averages 30.9 PPG, 5.0 APG, and 4.4 RPG while shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc during March.
Suns vs. Timberwolves Spread, Over/Under
The Timberwolves are 2.5-point home favorites today, returning a 1.61x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Suns are road underdogs and return a 2.32x payout if they win outright, per PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 (1.78x payout)
- Over/Under: 221.5 (1.88x payout)
- Game Winner Payout: Suns 2.32x | Timberwolves 1.61x
Team Picks data is live as of writing and is subject to change.
Suns vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Suns vs. Timberwolves injury report for Tuesday, via NBA.com.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- SG Grayson Allen (knee): Doubtful
- G Dillon Brooks (hand): OUT
- F Haywood Highsmith (knee): Questionable
- C Mark Williams (foot): OUT
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- SG Anthony Edwards (knee): OUT
- PF Naz Reid (shoulder): Questionable
Suns vs. Timberwolves Prediction on Spread – 3/17/26
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Suns vs. Timberwolves prediction against the spread for Tuesday, March 17, on PrizePicks.
- The Timberwolves have a 12-18 against-the-spread record as a home favorite, the fourth-lowest cover rate (40.0%) in the NBA.
- The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
- Minnesota owns one of the more impressive offenses around the NBA, proven by 118.5 PPG (tied for fifth) and its 37.2% mark from beyond the arc (tied for fourth).
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Timberwolves own the ninth-quickest pace (101.5) in the league.
- Phoenix secures the fourth-most offensive rebounds per game (13.0).
- The Timberwolves are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. the Suns.
Suns vs. Timberwolves Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/17/26
Here are two of the top Suns vs. Timberwolves picks to consider for Tuesday, March 17. Today's PrizePicks NBA player picks feature Timberwolves PF/C Julius Randle and Suns G Jalen Green.
Timberwolves PF Julius Randle vs. Suns Projection: 29.5 Pts + Rebs
- Randle averaged a combined 32.6 points and rebounds per contest in his last 20 games without Anthony Edwards in the lineup.
- The Timberwolves' big man registered at least 30 points and rebounds in four of his last six contests when Edwards was out.
- The Suns allow the seventh-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) among NBA teams, potentially leading to additional rebounding and scoring opportunities for Randle.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, Randle pulls down 35.1% of his contested rebound opportunities.
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Suns G Jalen Green vs. Timberwolves Projection: 29.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Green totaled a combined 35.8 points, rebounds, and assists across his last 10 games.
- The Suns wing tallied at least 30 points, rebounds, and assists in five of his last six games.
- According to databallr, Green records 34.5 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, ranking in the 100th percentile.
- Green is averaging 24.6 PPG in March.
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The Suns are on the second night of a back-to-back, while the Timberwolves have dropped four of their last five games. Both teams are in desperate need of a win in this Western Conference showdown.
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