Timberwolves vs. Jazz: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 18, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 17, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-21) visit the Utah Jazz (29-38) at Vivint Smart Home Arena, starting at 9:00 PM ET on Monday, March 18, 2024. The Jazz are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under in the game is set at 224.

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Timberwolves vs. Jazz Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Timberwolves -5.5 224

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Injury Report as of March 18

Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles), Monte Morris: Questionable (Hamstring), Monte Morris: Questionable (Hamstring), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Knee), Kyle Anderson: Questionable (Right Shoulder), Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Rib)

Jazz: Otto Porter: Out (Not With Team), Kevin Knox: Out (Trade Pending), Jordan Clarkson: Out (Groin), Lauri Markkanen: Questionable (Quadricep)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (-5.5)
Total Pick Over (224)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Timberwolves vs. Jazz Stat Rankings

Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) Jazz Avg. (Rank)
113.3 (19th) Points Scored 117.4 (9th)
106.6 (1st) Points Allowed 120.7 (27th)
44.2 (9th) Rebounds 46.2 (3rd)
9.4 (26th) Off. Rebounds 12.5 (3rd)
12.5 (16th) 3pt Made 13.2 (11th)
26.4 (16th) Assists 28.0 (9th)
13.6 (22nd) Turnovers 14.9 (29th)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 64 26.5 5.4 5 1.3 0.6 2.5
Rudy Gobert 63 13.7 12.9 1.2 0.6 2.1 0
Naz Reid 67 12.9 5 1.2 0.7 0.9 2
Mike Conley 62 10.9 2.9 6 1 0.2 2.3
Jaden McDaniels 57 10.3 2.9 1.4 0.9 0.5 1.2

Jazz Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Lauri Markkanen 51 23.1 8.3 2 0.9 0.5 3.2
Collin Sexton 67 18.3 2.6 4.8 0.8 0.2 1.7
John Collins 62 14.6 8.5 1.2 0.5 1 1.2
Keyonte George 60 12.8 2.8 4.4 0.5 0.1 2
Talen Horton-Tucker 43 9.8 2.4 3.7 0.9 0.4 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Timberwolves have 33 wins in 67 games against the spread this season.
  • Minnesota’s ATS record as 5.5-point favorites or more is 18-16.
  • Out of 67 Timberwolves games so far this year, 33 have gone over the total.
  • Minnesota and its opponent have broken the 224-point mark 26 times this season.
  • Timberwolves games this season have posted an average total of 219.9, which is 4.1 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Jazz are 36-31-0 this season.
  • Utah is 11-14 as a 5.5-point underdog or more.
  • There have been 37 Jazz games (out of 67) that hit the over this season.
  • So far this season, 52 Utah’s games have featured over 224 points scored.
  • This season, Jazz games have resulted in an average scoring total of 238.1, which is 14.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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