The Phoenix Suns travel to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game is set for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on Pea. The Suns come into the game with a 13-10 record. They are 5-6 on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves hold a 15-8 record and have won their last five games. They are 8-3 when playing at home.
Phoenix Suns Team Preview
The Phoenix Suns have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Lakers by 17 points but lost to the Nuggets and Rockets with wide margins. Injuries have impacted their performance, with key players like Devin Booker and Jalen Green sidelined.
Offensively, the Suns are averaging 116.2 points per game this season. They rank 11th in field goal attempts per game but face challenges with free throws, ranking 26th in free throws made. Defensively, they are allowing 113.8 points per game, which is 9th in the league.
Dillon Brooks has been a standout performer for the Suns, averaging 22.3 points per game. However, his availability is in question due to an achilles issue. Collin Gillespie and Grayson Allen are also key contributors as they prepare for their next game against the Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have won their last three games. They recently defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 109-106, with strong performances from Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle. McDaniels scored 27 points, while Randle added 24 points and 6 assists.
Before that, the Timberwolves secured a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-116. Julius Randle led the team with 28 points and 9 rebounds. The team shot 45.7% from the field in this game.
In the first of the two-game series against the Pelicans, Minnesota won 149-142. Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and Rudy Gobert added 26 points and 13 rebounds. This high-scoring game saw the Timberwolves shooting 50% from the field.
Betting Prediction
The Timberwolves are favored by 9.5 points. They score 120.3 points per game, ranking 6th, while the Suns score 116.2, ranking 19th. The Timberwolves have a strong offense and should be able to cover the spread.
The Suns allow 113.8 points per game, ranking 9th in defense. However, the Timberwolves have a field goal percentage of 48.6, which is 6th in the league. The Timberwolves’ shooting accuracy can overcome the Suns’ defense.
The Timberwolves’ defense allows 115.0 points per game, ranking 11th. They have a better field goal percentage allowed than the Suns. The Timberwolves’ defense can limit the Suns’ scoring.
- Pick: Timberwolves -9.5
