The Utah Jazz have been on a roll lately, with an 8-2 record over their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (11-13) have had an interesting, but inconsistent 2021-22 to date. They sit just outside the playoff picture in the ninth seed, far below the third seeded Jazz (16-7). Regardless, the Pup are a talented young outfit headed by a formidable offensive duo in Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. They’ll be sure to give the Utah Jazz everything they’ve got when the two teams square off tonight.
Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds Tonight
According to WynnBet, the Jazz are a 7.5 point favorite against the Wolves and a -300 favorite on the money line. Minnesota is currently a +250 money line underdog.
The over/under is presently at 220.5 points.
Utah Jazz Starting Lineup
Quin Snyder will most likely go to his usual starting lineup of Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O’Neale and Rudy Gobert in tonight’s matchup.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Jazz’s injury report is a little more robust than usual for this contest. Udoka Azubuike remains sidelined with a right ankle injury, and key reserve Hassan Whiteside is questionable with a left glute contusion.
Malik Fitts and Elijah Hughes have both been assigned to the G-League.
Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves may be in for a world of hurt in this contest. Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a Tailbone Contusion, and even if he’s healthy, the team will be without Patrick Beverley and D’Angelo Russell.
Meanwhile, they project to struggle with this Utah Jazz team even with all of their key players. The discrepancy in the records of these two teams is unlikely to surprise anyone. The Jazz are a veteran heavy team with championship aspirations, while the Wolves are an upstart young group who would be happy to make the playoffs.
The Utah Jazz are heavy favorites in this contest, and we’re predicting a healthy margin of victory for them.
Prediction: Jazz 125, Timberwolves 113
Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves TV Channel
Fans in Utah can check this contest out on AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, while those in Minnesota will find it on Bally Sports North. It will also be available on NBA League Pass.
Utah Jazz Schedule and Next Game
After this game, the Jazz play the second game of a back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers tomorrow night. They’ll get a couple of days’ rest after that one, returning to action against the Washington Wizards on Saturday evening.