Timberwolves vs Jazz Prediction
I’m not thrilled to lay double-digit chalk with the Timberwolves, but these are two teams in different zip codes in terms of the betting market. The Jazz have just one win and one cover this season. The Timberwolves have seven wins and are 9-1 ATS this season. While the roster improved, the Jazz still can’t win games. The Jazz are also 28th in offensive scoring and 24th in defensive scoring. Even without Edwards, the Timberwolves can still fill it up offensively.
The Jazz simply don’t have the horses to keep up, as they’ve been held to 100 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games. The Timberwolves have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Jazz. The last meeting back in March was won by Minnesota 147-111. Thick line but for good reason. The Jazz have zero value in the betting market. I’ll lay the points with the Timberwolves at home on Sunday night.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Mavs and Pelicans, and they play the Heat next. The Jazz have lost 7 straight games. The Jazz are 0-4 SU on the road, 1-4 SU at home, and 1-8 ATS on the season.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 107 points per game on 43 percent shooting and allowing 118.2 points per game on 45 percent shooting. Keyonte George is averaging 21.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 18 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 16.3 points and 5 rebounds per game. Darryn Peterson is averaging 13.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. The Utah Jazz are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Pelicans and Rockets, and they play the Mavs next. The Timberwolves have won 4 of their last 5 games. The Timberwolves are 4-2 SU on the road, 3-1 SU at home, and 9-1 ATS on the season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.4 points per game on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 107.7 points per game on 43.7 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 33.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. LaMelo Ball is averaging 17.7 points and 6.1 assists per game. Jaden McDaniels is averaging 17.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Ayo Dosunmu is averaging 17.3 points and 5 rebounds per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 64.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.2 rebounds per game.
Timberwolves vs Jazz Injury Report
Jaren Jackson is out for the Jazz with an MLC tear. Jusuf Nurkic is out with a plantar plate tear. Lauri Markkanen is questionable with a wrist sprain.
Anthony Edwards is out for the Timberwolves with a knee injury. Donte DiVincenzo is out with an Achilles injury. Joan Berringer is questionable with a face injury.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 22 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine games against the Jazz following a win.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine road games.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The road team has covered the spread in three of the Timberwolves’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last six road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Timberwolves’ last 10 games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Ayo Dosunmu has recorded three games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season- the most of any player in the league.
- Rudy Gobert is one of only three players in the league to have recorded 20+ rebounds in a game this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Keyonte George has recorded 9+ assists in two consecutive appearances- the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Jaxson Hayes is one of only three players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+10.7).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.2).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (26.2).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (11.1%).