The Minnesota Timberwolves (26-21) and Utah Jazz (10-35) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Timberwolves are 5.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread (Timberwolves -5.5), with the over/under set at 225 total points. Minnesota is a -240 favorite to win outright, while Utah is +195 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Timberwolves vs. Jazz predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, January 30.
Timberwolves vs. Jazz Prediction, Picks
Spread
My Jazz vs. Timberwolves best bet is on Minnesota to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm staying away from the total in tonight's contest.
My Pick: Timberwolves -5.5 (-115)
Timberwolves vs. Jazz Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -115 | 225 -110o / -110u | -240 |
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -105 | 225 -110o / -110u | +195 |
- Timberwolves vs. Jazz spread: Timberwolves -5.5
- Timberwolves vs. Jazz over/under: 225 total points
- Timberwolves vs. Jazz moneyline: Jazz +195, Timberwolves -240
- Timberwolves vs. Jazz best bet:Timberwolves -5.5 (-115)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz NBA Preview
Let’s first check on some narrative trends and see if they fit. It’s an altitude back-to-back, which can spell doom for teams.
Except that when the Jazz are underdogs vs. a team on a back-to-back in Utah, they are just 25-28 (47%) ATS since 2003. In the last two seasons, they are just 2-4 ATS.
Minnesota hasn’t been great as a road favorite this season, going just 8-9 ATS. However, this is a uniquely bad matchup.
Utah leads the league in opponent points off turnovers. This Wolves team needs the help offensively, and the Jazz will provide it.
There’s been some movement on Utah, bringing this to -7 in some spots down from -7.5 but I will go ahead and lay the points with the Wolves.
The Jazz are 30th in points off turnovers allowed, 26th in points in the paint allowed, and 30th in fastbreak points allowed.
Guess who leads in points off turnovers and points in transition for Minnesota? If you guessed the obvious answer of Anthony Edwards, you are correct.
Edwards 30+ points combined with Minnesota -7 comes out to +234 at DraftKings. I’ll put those together for a solid same game parlay.
Best Bets: Timberwolves -5.5 | Anthony Edwards 30+ Points
Timberwolves vs. Jazz Parlay Picks
- Anthony Edwards 30+ (+115)
- Timberwolves -7 (-115)
Parlay Payout: +234
Timberwolves vs. Jazz Betting Trends
