The Utah Jazz (20-48) and Minnesota Timberwolves (42-27) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will broadcast live on FDSN.
The Timberwolves are 12.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread (Timberwolves -12.5), with the over/under set at 233 total points. Minnesota is a -700 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Utah is +500 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Jazz vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, March 18.
Jazz vs Timberwolves Prediction, Pick
- Jazz vs Timberwolves pick: Over 233 (-110)
My Timberwolves vs. Jazz best bet is on the game to go over 233 total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Jazz vs Timberwolves Odds
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+12.5 -105 | 233 -110o / -110u | +500 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-12.5 -115 | 233 -110o / -110u | -700 |
Jazz vs Timberwolves NBA Preview
The Timberwolves' defense has taken a dip over the last 10 games. Over that stretch, they rank 19th in the NBA, giving up 116 points per 100 possessions.
If you know the Timberwolves, then you know they love to take a night off and just relax. The other night in Los Angeles against the Clippers, the Wolves gave up 153 points.
This back-to-back spot versus the Jazz also fits that mold.
I think the Wolves will still be able to put up a big number against Utah, but they will also allow quite a few points.
Over the mentioned 10-game stretch, both teams were right in the middle of the pack in pace — ranked 15th and 16th, respectively.
Plus, here's interesting trend for Minnesota: When playing on no rest, the Wolves are 7-4 to the Over, clearing the number by +5.4 points per game.
So, without rest, games tend to flow Over for Minnesota.
This is a spot that the Timberwolves aren't going to take extremely seriously.
The injury report for Minnesota isn't out yet, so keep an eye on it.
Anthony Edwards remains sidelined — but either way, I still think this is a spot where the Wolves could hang a big number if the vast majority of their guys play.
Jazz vs Timberwolves Predictions, Betting Analysis
We are already seeing this total tick up to 233 in the market, so try to get the best number you can here.
However, any way you slice it, I think we are going to see a lot of points in this matchup.
There's a good chance that we'll see the Wolves score over 120 points against the Jazz in tonight's game.
Of course, the Wolves will probably also give up 115+ points to Utah at the other end because Minnesota won't take this game seriously.
Plus, Utah is not trying to win basketball games right now. So I'll take Over at 233 total points tonight.
Pick: Over 233 (-110, bet365)
Spread
I'm not taking either side of the spread.
Moneyline
I have no play on the moneyline tonight.
Over/Under
My Jazz vs. Timberwolves betting prediction is over 233 total points.
