Timberwolves Vs Jazz: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 15, 2023

The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-22) will be trying to extend a five-game home winning run when taking on the Utah Jazz (22-24) on January 16, 2023 at Target Center.

The insights in what follows reflect odds as of January 16, 2023 at 5:01 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this matchup and Bet $5, Get $150 Win or Lose.

Timberwolves Vs Jazz Betting Odds

Injury Report as of January 16

Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Hip), Taurean Prince: Questionable (Ankle), Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Groin), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)

Jazz: Lauri Markkanen: Questionable (Hip), Rudy Gay: Questionable (Back), Kelly Olynyk: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Jazz (+4)
Total Pick Over (231.5)

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)
114.8 (12th) Points Scored 117.4 (3rd)
115.2 (18th) Points Allowed 116.7 (23rd)
41.5 (26th) Rebounds 44.2 (10th)
9.0 (25th) Off. Rebounds 11.7 (9th)
11.1 (22nd) 3pt Made 14.3 (4th)
25.3 (11th) Assists 25.8 (10th)
15.4 (28th) Turnovers 14.9 (26th)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 44 23.8 6.0 4.4 1.6 0.5 2.5
D’Angelo Russell 41 17.0 3.1 6.2 1.1 0.4 2.3
Rudy Gobert 38 13.6 11.8 0.8 0.9 1.3 0.0
Jaden McDaniels 41 11.5 3.7 2.0 1.1 1.1 1.2
Jaylen Nowell 44 11.3 2.8 2.2 0.7 0.1 1.1

Jazz Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Lauri Markkanen 42 24.6 8.6 1.9 0.6 0.6 2.9
Jordan Clarkson 45 21.1 4.2 4.4 0.5 0.2 2.7
Collin Sexton 33 14.2 2.2 2.9 0.6 0.1 1.0
Malik Beasley 46 13.8 3.5 1.7 0.9 0.2 3.1
Mike Conley 34 10.2 2.1 7.5 1.0 0.2 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Timberwolves are 19-25-0 against the spread this season.
  • Minnesota is 7-11 as 4-point favorites or more.
  • This season, 21 of the Timberwolves’ 44 games have hit the over.
  • A total of 19 times so far this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to score more than 231.5 points.
  • Timberwolves games this season have posted an average total of 230.0, which is 1.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Jazz are 25-20-1 this year.
  • As a 4-point underdog or greater, Utah is 11-3 against the spread.
  • The Jazz have played 46 games this season, and 26 of them have gone over the total.
  • Utah’s games have finished with over 231.5 points scored 25 times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Jazz games this year (231.5) is 2.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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