Timberwolves-Jazz game preview: TV-radio info, injury report, key players
The teams will face off for the first time this season on Thursday.
Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz
Thursday, 8:00 PM | Delta Center
TV and Radio FanDuel Sports North Extra iHeart App
Game Preview
The Utah Jazz have a 10-35 record and have the NBA’s third-worst defense.Seven Jazz players did not play due to injury during Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors:
- Jordan Clarkson (foot)
- John Collins (illness)
- Johnny Juzang (arm)
- Walker Kessler (shoulder)
- Lauri Markkanen (back)
- Cody Williams (ankle – out)
Markkanen is the team’s leading scorer (19.7 PPG), while Kessler leads with an 11.4 rebounds per game average.
Timberwolves vs. Jazz: Odds, Spread & Total Score
Spread
Timberwolves: -7 (-110)
Jazz: +7 (-110)
Moneyline
Timberwolves: -290
Jazz: +235
Total Score: 224 (Over -112/Under -108)
(Odds courtesy: FanDuel Sportsbook)
How to watch Timberwolves vs. Jazz
Date: Thursday, January 30
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Delta Center
TV: FanDuel Sportsbook Minnesota, KJAZZ
Team Record:
Timberwolves: 26-21
Jazz: 10-35
Injury Report
Timberwolves Team
Undetermined
Utah Jazz Team
Walker Kessler (shoulder) – Questionable
John Collins (illness) – Questionable
Johnny Juzang (N/A) – Questionable
Cody Williams (ankle) – Out
Best NBA Prop Bets
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Anthony Edwards – Over 3.5 three-pointers
- Edwards is hitting 41.8% accuracy while taking 10 three-point shots per game this season.
- His accuracy in January has been 42%, and he’s averaging 4+ three-pointers per game.
- This bet is worth making against the Jazz’s weak defense.
Utah Jazz:
Isaiah Collier – Over 8.5 points
- Collier is averaging 29 minutes per game in January and scoring 9 PPG.
- He’s scored 12+ points in 3 of the last 5 games.
- Their shots have improved, and their accuracy has been 41% in January.
Timberwolves vs Jazz: Prediction and Picks
The Timberwolves are 12-24 (against the spread) this season, so betting on them to win could be risky.
Note on the Total Score:
- The Timberwolves have a top-10 defense, and the Jazz’s scoring performance has been weak in January.
- The Utah Jazz’s defense has also improved and they are 18th this month.
- Minnesota plays at a slow pace, which could lead to a lower scoring rate.