Timberwolves vs Jazz Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 18, 2024, 5:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -5.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on KJZZ | BSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Timberwolves vs Jazz Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 33-33 against the spread, while the Jazz are 36-31 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves-5.5 -110O 223.5 -105-225
Utah Jazz +5.5 -110U 223.5 -115+180

Jazz vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Monday‘s game with 81.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Timberwolves and Jazz.

Jazz vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 41 games (+16.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 82 games (+15.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 49 of their last 82 games (+11.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 46 of their last 77 games (+11.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 46 away games (+9.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 42 games at home (+14.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 46 of their last 80 games (+11.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games at home (+9.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games (+9.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 46 games (+9.75 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 33-33 (-3.4 Units / -4.6% ROI).

  • 46-21 against the Moneyline (+4.15 Units / 1.98% ROI)
  • 34-33 against the Over for game total points (-2.3 Units / -3.12% ROI)
  • 33-34 against the Under for game total points (-4.4 Units / -5.97% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 36-31 (+1.95 Units / 2.65% ROI).

  • 29-38 against the Moneyline (-4.45 Units / -5.02% ROI)
  • 37-28 against the Over for game total points (+6.2 Units / 8.41% ROI)
  • 28-37 against the Under for game total points (-12.7 Units / -17.23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 78 games (-27.80 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 80 games (-23.70 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 67 games (-23.45 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 72 games (-20.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 80 games (-19.60 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 83 games (-27.85 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 82 games (-26.75 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 82 games (-23.80 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 61 games (-17.75 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 78 games (-16.40 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Timberwolves are 20-6 (.769) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Jazz have allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three this season — worst in the NBA.

The Timberwolves are 13-1 (.929) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

The Timberwolves were 14-17 (.452) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Timberwolves are 20-5 (.800) when they win the turnover margin this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Jazz have averaged 15.5 turnovers per game this season — T-highest in the NBA.

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

The Jazz are 5-1 (.833) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Jazz were 1-9 (.100) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Jazz are winless (0-4) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .394

The Jazz are 11-17 (.393) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

Injury Report: Jazz vs. TimberwolvesMonday‘s Game, Mar. 18

  • Otto Porter Jr. (Utah Jazz): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jaylen Clark (Minnesota Timberwolves): Achilles, Out

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.1 fast break points per game (643 points/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Timberwolves are shooting 40% from three (363/918) on the road this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Timberwolves averaged 12.3 second chance points per game (1,011 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 56% this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 15.9 turnovers per game (857 turnovers/54 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Jazz have averaged 7.8 turnovers per game (423 turnovers/54 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Jazz are shooting 41% from three (82/200) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (802 assists/ 482 TOs) on the road this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have allowed a TS% of 47% at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Timberwolves have blocked 308 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Timberwolves have allowed an eFG% of 48% at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves have allowed 107.0 points per game (5,669 points/53 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 115.5

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,971 rebounds/54 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Jazz allowed 18.5 fast break points per game (757 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

The Jazz averaged 6.1 steals per game (500 steals/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (4,949 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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