The Utah Jazz (22-24) battle the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-22) Monday. Tip from Target Center is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Jazz lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117 Saturday, but covered as a 7-point home favorite. Utah is 25-21 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 8-16 on the road. It has covered 3 of its last 5 games. The Jazz’s strength is offense, ranking 3rd in the league in points per game (117.4).
The T-wolves beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102 Saturday, covering as a 4.5-point home underdog. Minnesota is 19-25 ATS on the season and 14-9 straight up at home. The Wolves are one of the best shooting teams in the league, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage (49.4%).
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Jazz at Timberwolves odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Timberwolves -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +2.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Jazz at Timberwolves key injuries
Jazz
- F Lauri Markkanen (hip) questionable
Timberwolves
- G Anthony Edwards (hip) questionable
- C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 122, Jazz 115
Moneyline
PASS.
Minnesota has been hot lately, and the spread is a better play here than the (-130) moneyline. Similarly, Utah is 8-16 on the road this season, so it is not worthy of a play on the moneyline either.
Against the spread
BET TIMBERWOLVES -2.5 (-105).
Utah started off the season as 1 of the hottest teams in the league but is 4-4 ATS in its last 8. It is just 2-3 straight up over its last 5.
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS over its last 7 and has won 6 of its last 7. The Wolves are solid on both ends of the court, also ranking 6th in opponents’ FG percentage (46.3%).
With Markkanen, the Jazz’s leading scorer, questionable mixed with their struggles recently, back TIMBERWOLVES -2.5 (-105).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 234.5 (-105).
The Jazz are 26-20 O/U this season and have gone Over in 5 of their last 6 games. They have allowed 118 or more points in 3 of their last 4 as well. Utah ranks 12th in pace, so it may want to up the tempo.
Minnesota has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 and 3 of its last 5. The Wolves rank 7th in pace, so both teams should want this to be a quick-moving game.
Considering that and recent trends, back the OVER 234.5 (-105).
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