Timberwolves Vs Jazz: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 9, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 9, 2022

The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-12) travel in Northwest Division play against the Utah Jazz (15-12) on December 9, 2022. It’s the second matchup between these clubs this season.

The betting trends in this article reflect odds as of December 9, 2022 at 8:02 PM ET. See the table below for the latest odds on this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Timberwolves Vs Jazz Betting Odds

Injury Report as of December 9

Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Taurean Prince: Out (Shoulder), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)

Jazz: Simone Fontecchio: Out (Ankle), Lauri Markkanen: Out (Illness), Mike Conley: Probable (Leg), Collin Sexton: Out (Hamstring), Johnny Juzang: Out (Wrist)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Jazz (+1)
Total Pick Under (234.5)

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)
115.2 (8th) Points Scored 117.9 (3rd)
116.1 (24th) Points Allowed 115.8 (22nd)
43.5 (14th) Rebounds 44.0 (12th)
10.0 (18th) Off. Rebounds 11.7 (9th)
11.0 (22nd) 3pt Made 14.6 (3rd)
26.4 (10th) Assists 27.0 (8th)
16.4 (29th) Turnovers 15.5 (25th)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 24 23.1 5.7 4.0 1.8 0.4 2.5
D’Angelo Russell 24 15.5 3.2 6.6 1.3 0.5 2.0
Rudy Gobert 22 13.3 11.9 0.8 0.8 1.3 0.0
Jaylen Nowell 24 11.6 2.8 2.1 0.6 0.1 1.3
Jaden McDaniels 21 11.2 3.4 1.3 1.1 1.3 1.1

Jazz Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Lauri Markkanen 26 22.2 8.5 2.2 0.6 0.7 2.7
Jordan Clarkson 27 19.8 3.9 4.9 0.3 0.3 2.7
Malik Beasley 27 13.4 3.8 1.5 0.9 0.1 3.1
Kelly Olynyk 27 13.1 4.9 3.3 1.3 0.7 1.6
Mike Conley 17 10.2 2.4 7.9 1.2 0.3 1.9

Betting Trends

  • The Timberwolves have nine wins in 24 games against the spread this season.
  • Minnesota’s ATS record as 1-point favorites or more is 7-10.
  • The Timberwolves have played 24 games this year, and 10 of them have hit the over.
  • Minnesota’s games have finished with more than 234.5 points nine times so far this year.
  • The over/under in this game is 234.5 points, 3.2 higher than the average total in Timberwolves games this season.
  • The Jazz have covered the spread 15 times in 27 games.
  • Utah is 12-4 as a 1-point underdog or greater.
  • Out of 27 Jazz games so far this season, 15 have gone over the total.
  • So far this year, 13 Utah’s games have featured more than 234.5 points scored.
  • Jazz games average 233.7 total points, 0.8 fewer than the total for this matchup.
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