The Suns still have a path for 6th place and can avoid the play-in if they win their game and the Pelicans lose to the Lakers so there is motivation on their part to win this game. Their team is healthy and everyone is stepping up their performances. The Suns need to maximize on their scoring to get a third win this season and the sweep, against the Timberwolves. Both wins were by double digits, and now they are the underdog in this game. The Suns are 8-6 against the spread this season as road underdogs. On the flip side, Minnesota just got back K. Anthony Towns into the lineup and that will bolster the team in this matchup. However, Minnesota are 20-41 against the spread this season when they are favored by 4.5 points or more. The Suns are 23-17 straight up on the road. Minnesota at home are only 15-21-1 against the spread this season. The Suns have had success in Minnesota and have covered in their last eight games versus the Timberwolves. This game will be a tight close game so getting any points in this spot is where the value lies.

Best bet: take the points with Phoenix.