Utah Jazz (17-64) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (48-33)
April 13, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -22.5; Over/Under: 231.5
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Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz can’t wait for the regular season to be over, as they’ve lost 20 of their last 22 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back after getting smashed by the Thunder in a 145-111 home defeat on Friday. Svi Mykhailiuk led the team with 27 points on 10 of 20 shooting off the bench, Brice Sensabaugh added 25 points with six assists while Johnny Juzang chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Jazz shot just 37 percent from the field and 17 of 63 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Thunder from the tipoff and were always fighting an uphill battle after allowing 46 points in the first quarter. Keynote George has been playing well for the Jazz lately, but he had a rough game as he shot just two of nine from the field for his 12 points. Jaden Springer scored just three points on one of nine shooting.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been on a tear as they’ve reeled off seven wins from their last eight games overall. They will be eager to earn a third straight victory after routing the Nets in a 117-91 home win on Friday. Rudy Gobert led the team with 35 points and 11 rebounds on 13 of 17 shooting, Julius Randle added 21 points on eight of 11 shooting, while Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 54 percent from the field and 11 of 31 from the 3-point line as they set things up with their defense by holding the Nets to just 16 points in the first quarter. Before they dominated the second half by 53-39 to pull away and make it a blowout.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 20 road games.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last eight home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won six of their last seven day games against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six day games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five day games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (65.4%).
- The Timberwolves are one of only two teams that have won at least one quarter in every game this season.
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.3).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.7).
Timberwolves vs Jazz Prediction
The Jazz are still missing Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Lauri Markkanen and Isaiah Collier, while the Timberwolves are still missing Joe Ingles due to personal reasons. The Jazz were always going to be massive underdogs in this one, as they’ve been terrible lately, and they are coming into this one fresh off a 34-point loss to the Thunder. The Timberwolves are coming in with almost a full squad, and I think they will do just enough to get the win and cover at home in this one.
