Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 NBA picks, March 29 best bets by proven model

 Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 NBA picks, March 29 best bets by proven model

 
A big-time Western Conference tilt has the Phoenix Suns (40-35) hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (39-37) on Wednesday evening. The Suns are the fourth seed in the Western Conference but only have a 1.5-game edge over the Timberwolves, who are the seventh seed in the standings. In the last matchup between these teams, the Timberwolves topped the Suns 121-116 on Jan. 13. Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as questionable but is expected to make his Suns home debut.

Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Suns as a 5-point favorite in the latest Timberwolves vs. Suns odds. The over/under for total points is 234. Before making any Suns vs. Timberwolves picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 24 of the 2022-23 NBA season a stunning 70-36 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,900. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Timberwolves vs. Suns and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. 

Here are the NBA lines and trends for Suns vs. Wolves:

Timberwolves vs. Suns spread: Phoenix -5
Timberwolves vs. Suns Over-Under: 234 points
Timberwolves vs. Suns money line: Phoenix -205, Minnesota +170
MIN: Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games
PHO: Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win

Timberwolves vs. Suns picks: See picks at SportsLine
 
Why the Timberwolves can cover 

Center Karl-Anthony Towns recently returned to the floor and gives Minnesota a massive boost. Towns has a reliable outside jumper with a knack for piling up rebounds. The Kentucky product owns good court vision and is a solid passer for his size. On March 22 against the Atlanta Hawks, he finished with 22 points, four rebounds, and went 2-of-3 from beyond the arc.

Guard Mike Conley is a smart and heady facilitator in the backcourt. Conley has the awareness to initiate the offense due to his court vision and ball handles. The Ohio State product averages 11.5 points and 6.9 assists per game. In the March 20 contest against the New York Knicks, Conley had 24 points and 11 assists. 

Why the Suns can cover

Guard Devin Booker is a fantastic three-level bucket-getter. Booker has outstanding footwork and a knack for creating space. The three-time All-Star thrives in the mid-range area and can score a boatload of points. Booker logs 28.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. On March 25 against the Philadelphia 76ers, he dropped 29 points and five boards.

Center Deandre Ayton is a fluid and agile force who has strong hands in the lane with a soft touch around the rim. The Arizona product is eighth in the league in rebounds (10.1) with 18.2 points per game. On March 13 versus the Golden State Warriors, he racked up 27 points and 12 boards.

How to make Timberwolves vs. Suns picks

SportsLine's model has simulated Suns vs. Wolves and is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 238 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.