The Utah Jazz are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in this Western Conference showdown. The Jazz are coming off a double-digit loss at home against the Sacramento Kings, 118-101. As for the Timberwolves, they are looking to bounce back from last night’s loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, 111-102. With Anthony Edwards suspended for this game, anything can happen. Let’s dive straight into it and cook up another winning slip.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -3.5 (-112) | Over 225.5 (-112) | -175 |
| Utah Jazz | +3.5 (-108) | Under 225.5 (-108) | +145 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz Match Details
- Fixture: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Utah Jazz
- Date and Time: February 28th, 2025 @ 9:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a 111-102 loss on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers last night. Anthony Edwards had a subpar night with only 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists. However, he was ejected from the game with two technical fouls and will be suspended in this game. Terrance Shannon Jr. had a career night with 25 points and five rebounds on 9/15 shooting. He was the reason why the game was close. With a record of 32-28 on the season, Minnesota is in 8th place in the Western Conference.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an above-average defensive team. For the season, they are ranked 6th in points allowed per game, 7th in opponent field goal percentage, 6th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 16th in blocks per game, 22nd in steals per game, 16th in rebounds per game, and 6th in defensive rating. In terms of their injuries, the Timberwolves will be without Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, and Anthony Edwards, who is suspended. Over their last ten games, they have a record of 5-5, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are coming off a terrible home loss to the Sacramento Kings, 118-101. In the loss, Walker Kessler was dominant with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 10/10 shooting from the floor. KJ Martin Jr. was solid with 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists while shooting 6/10 from the floor. Jordan Clarkson was bad, with only two points on 1/14 shooting, but he dished out six assists. With a record of 14-44 on the season, the Jazz are sitting in 15th place in the Western Conference. Maybe in a few years, the Jazz can return to their glory day.
In terms of their defense, the Jazz are one of the worst teams in the NBA. For the season, they are ranked 28th in points allowed per game, 26th in opponent field goal percentage, 18th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 19th in blocks per game, 30th in steals per game, 6th in rebounds per game, and 30th in defensive rating. In regards to their injuries, Lauri Markkanen is out. Meanwhile, Collin Sexton and John Collins are questionable. Over their last ten games, the Utah Jazz have a record of 3-7, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are going to defeat the Utah Jazz on the road and cover the 3.5-point spread in this game. Even with Anthony Edwards being suspended for his accumulation of technical fouls and the injuries that have piled up, the Timberwolves are the better team in this spot. Lauri Markkanen’s back injury takes away a dynamic scorer for the Jazz. I expect a Naz Ried and Nickeil Alexander-Walker masterclass in this game. The Minnesota Timberwolves go on the road to take on the Utah Jazz and leave with their 33rd win of the season.
Final Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5 (-115)
