The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Utah Jazz for the second of back-to-back meetings Monday in Utah, with tipoff scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET. This will be their third meeting of the season, with Minnesota having won the previous two meetings. The Timberwolves beat the Jazz 119-100 in their previous meeting on Saturday.
The Timberwolves (46-21) are third in the Western Conference and are riding a two-game winning streak after winning six of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Jazz (29-38) are second to last in the Western Conference, winning three of their last 10 games.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz: Preview, Predictions and Betting Tips
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Heading into the second game of a back-to-back, the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to replicate their success on the road.
Saturday’s match saw Anthony Edwards leads the charge for the Timberwolves with his double-double performance of 31 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks. Mike Conley added 25 points in the victory.
On the other hand, Colin Sexton led the Jazz’s loss with 22 points, two rebounds, 10 assists and a steal.
The Timberwolves have five players on their injury report: Rudy Gobert, Kyle Anderson and Monte Morris are listed as questionable, and their participation will be an in-game decision. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaylen Clark are listed for the game.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is expected to use a starting lineup consisting of Mike Conley (PG), Anthony Edwards (SG), Jaden McDaniels (SF), Kyle Anderson (PF) and Rudy Gobert (C).
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have two players on their injury report: Jordan Clarkson is listed as released. Lauri Markkanen is questionable for the game, and his involvement will be a game-time decision.
Coach Will Hardy will likely use a starting lineup consisting of Keyonte George (PG), Kris Dunn (SG), Lauri Markkanen (SF), Taylor Hendricks (PF), and John Collins (C).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz: Prediction
THE Minnesota Timberwolves should repeat their previous success and go 3-0 against the Utah Jazz in their regular season series.
The Timberwolves got the win against the Jazz on Saturday, even without Rudy Gobert, and if the center is cleared for the next game, it would still tip the scales in Minnesota’s favor.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz: Betting Tips
Money line: Timberwolves (-350) against Jazz (+280)
Spread: Timberwolves -8 (-110) against Jazz +8 (-110)
Total (P/U): -108 (o222.5) / -112 (u222.5)
Betting on the Timberwolves to cover the spread would be a safe move. Minnesota has won 20 of 23 times when listed as a favorite of at least -311 or less on the moneyline. Additionally, the Jazz have lost four of the last five games while covering only one game in the last four contests.
