Timberwolves vs. Suns Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 17

The Phoenix Suns (39-29) battle the Minnesota Timberwolves (41-27) on March 17, 2026 at Target Center.

Minnesota is a moderate 3.5-point favorite against Phoenix when the Timberwolves hit the court against the Suns on Tuesday. A 221.5-point total has been set for the game.

Timberwolves vs. Suns Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Arena: Target Center
• Total: 221.5 points
• Spread: Timberwolves -3.5
• Moneyline: Timberwolves (-158), Suns (+134)

How to watch Timberwolves vs. Suns

• TV Channel: FDSN, AZFamily, Suns+

Betting the Over/Under: Timberwolves vs. Suns

• In 51 games this season, the Timberwolves and their opponents have scored more than 221.5 total points.
• The Suns and their opponents have combined to score more than 221.5 points in 37 of 68 games this season.
• These two teams score a combined 231 points per game, 9.5 more points than this matchup's total.
• Combined, these teams allow 226.5 points per game, five more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Timberwolves vs. Suns

• Minnesota has won 29 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 39 times.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread 19 times this season (19-28 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
• The Suns have put together a 41-25-2 ATS record so far this season.
• Phoenix has an ATS record of 14-11-1 when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season.
• At home this season, the Timberwolves are 14-20 against the spread and 22-12 overall.
• At home, as a 3.5-point favorite or more, Minnesota is 11-17 ATS.
• On the road, the Suns are 21-11-1 against the spread, and 17-16 overall.
• Away from home, as 3.5-point underdogs or more, Phoenix is 7-1 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Timberwolves vs. Suns

• The Timberwolves have won 67.9% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (36-17).
• The Suns have been underdogs in 34 games this season and won 13 (38.2%) of those contests.
• Minnesota has a record of 32-15 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -158 or shorter (winning 68.1%).
• This season, Phoenix has won eight of its 25 games, or 32%, when it is the underdog by at least +134 on the moneyline.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 61.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Suns

• Pick ATS: Suns (+ 3.5)
• Pick OU: Under (221.5)
  
• Prediction: Timberwolves 109 - Suns 108
• Check out the rest of our Dunkel Index NBA Picks!