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| Minnesota Timberwolves | Utah Jazz |
| 26-28 | February 22, 2014, 09:00 | EnergySolutions Arena | 19-35 |
The Utah Jazz host Minnesota on Saturday, looking to build on their 19-35 mark against the 26-28 Timberwolves in NBA action at EnergySolutions Arena.
(Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). The Jazz are 19-35 so far on the season, and 26-27-1 ATS vs. the number. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, are 26-28 and 28-26 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Utah go 24-30 and the Timberwolves go 24-27-3 on the totals.
View Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Odds and Stats.
This game pits the Jazz, currently No. 22 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Timberwolves, who rate No. 9 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 97-87 victory for the Timberwolves.
Minnesota was a 104-91 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Pacers. They covered the 3-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 195 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. The Timberwolves got a 42-point performance from Kevin Love as Minnesota handed Indiana a 104-91 defeat on Wednesday at Target Center.
Utah lost its last outing, a 102-94 result against the Trail Blazers on February 21. The Jazz covered in that game as an 8.5-point underdog, while the 196 combined points took the game UNDER the total. Utah got 25 points and 10 rebounds from Enes Kanter in a losing cause in a 102-94 loss to Portland on Friday at Rose Garden.
How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Timberwolves rank No. 3 in the league with 45.7 per game. That compares with Utah’s No. 24 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Utah is the NBA’s No. 23-ranked team at 6.69 per game, while the Timberwolves rate No. 16 with 7.52 per contest.
Next up:
Minnesota at Portland, Sunday, February 23rd
Utah home to Boston, Monday, February 24th
