EnergySolutions Arena will feature Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves action on Friday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NBA action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Utah Jazz as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as -7.5-point favorites on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 196 for Friday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 109-98 win for the Jazz. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to spoil the party on Friday; they are 20-26-1 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Utah Jazz are 23-21-1 ATS. Minnesota is 23-22-2 vs the betting total points scored; Utah is 18-26-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs Minnesota injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 27-rated Minnesota Timberwolves taking on the No. 9-rated Utah Jazz in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Utah's No. 25-ranked offense averaging 97.62 PPG, against a Minnesota Timberwolves defense that ranks No. 22 at 103.55 PPG. The Utah Jazz field goal percentage has averaged 44.26% so far, less than the Minnesota Timberwolves shooters have achieved on the year, 45.26% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Zach LaVine chucked in 35 points for Minnesota on Wednesday, but they still came up short in losing 126-123 at Target Center.
The battle between the Jazz and Hornets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Charlotte was handed a 102-73 defeat on Wednesday at EnergySolutions Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Portland, Sunday, January 31st
Utah home to Chicago, Monday, February 1st