Timberwolves vs Jazz Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Jazz (27-28) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (29-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet RM & BSNX

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Vivint Arena to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Salt Lake City.

The Jazz are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Timberwolves vs Jazz Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 27-30 against the spread, while the Jazz are 30-25 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves+5.5 -105O 234.5 -110+180
Utah Jazz -5.5 -115U 234.5 -110-225

Jazz vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Jazz will win Wednesday‘s game with 61.8% confidence.

Jazz vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Timberwolves and Jazz, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 41 away games (+20.02 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 63 games (+18.64 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 51 of their last 81 games (+17.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 81 games (+12.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 75 games (+18.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 70 games (+12.48 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+9.88 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 44 games (+7.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 38 games at home (+6.60 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 27-30 (-6 Units / -9.56% ROI).

  • 29-28 against the Moneyline (-10.5 Units / -10.12% ROI)
  • 27-30 against the Over for game total points (-6 Units / -9.57% ROI)
  • 30-27 against the Under for game total points (+0.3 Units / 0.48% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 30-25 (+2.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 27-28 against the Moneyline (-9.25 Units / -10.07% ROI)
  • 30-24 against the Over for game total points (+3.6 Units / 5.95% ROI)
  • 24-30 against the Under for game total points (-9 Units / -14.88% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 86 games (-39.23 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 86 games (-27.91 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 75 games (-25.95 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 44 games (-22.95 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 42 games (-22.65 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 25 of their last 68 games (-33.09 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 85 games (-28.64 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 71 games (-26.73 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 91 games (-21.46 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 74 games (-19.75 Units / -14% ROI)

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Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Timberwolves are 35-25 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

The Timberwolves are 44-49 (.473) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Timberwolves are 10-56 (.152) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .220

The Timberwolves are 8-13 (.381) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .524

Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Jazz are 66-9 (.880) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .773

The Jazz are 24-10 (.706) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

The Jazz are 69-32 (.683) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Jazz are 60-13 (.822) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .724

Injury Report: Jazz vs. TimberwolvesWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 8

  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Jazz): Vanderbilt is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb 8) game against Minnesota.
  • Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves): Anderson did not play in Tuesday’s (Feb. 7) game against Denver.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): Towns is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain, according to Adrian Wojnarowki of ESPN.

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves are shooting 69% from the free throw line (118/171) in the last two weeks — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Timberwolves are shooting 49% (2,387/4,858) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Timberwolves shot 35% from three (944/2,706) in the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves have a TS% of 51% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 7.9 second chance points per game (1,642 points/209 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Jazz have made 15.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz have averaged 1.35 points per shot (12,473 points/9,215 shots) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Jazz have made 15.6 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 32.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,809 rebounds/56 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.6 steals per game (1,814 steals/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (759 blocks/138 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.3 blocks per game (299 blocks/56 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (7,423 rebounds/209 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Jazz have averaged 6.7 steals per game (367 steals/55 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (1,039 blocks/209 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Jazz have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (307 blocks/67 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6


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