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2022 NBA Handicapping
(12-12) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz (15-12)
Date: Friday, December 9th, 2022
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
NBA Moneyline Odds: Timberwolves +130 | Jazz -150 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: UTH -3
NBA Betting Total: 236
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The road Timberwolves come into this one off a 121-115 win over the Indiana Pacers at home. They entered that one as 4.5-point favorites and covered for the second time in three outings after failing to cover the three games prior.
The home Jazz come into this one off a (DRAMATIC!) 124-123 home win over the Golden State Warriors. They entered that one as 5.5-point favorites and failed to cover for the second outing in a row after successfully covering in three of the four games prior.
On the year, Minnesota is 9-15 against the spread while Utah is 15-12.
These two teams have faced off once during the 2022-23 regular season—a 132-126 overtime win for the road Jazz way back on Friday, Oct. 21.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert knows this game will be different than most contests this season. Ahead of his first trip back to Utah, where he established himself as a star center during the first part of his career, he acknowledged there could be “a lot of emotions” according to ESPN.com’s Tim MacMahon.
The question is, will those emotions bring out the best in the 7-footer?
Without making anything sound like a certainty…the answer there should be a resounding yes. Gobert isn’t the type of player Minnesota often uses as a focal point in its offense, so it’s really about going out and doing the dirty work. Nerves won’t shake his impact at the rim or on the boards, and coming off a 16-point, 21-rebound outburst against the Pacers, he has momentum on his side to boot.
On the year, Minnesota is scoring 115.2 points per contest, which puts the team in 8th.
In terms of advanced stats, the Timberwolves score 109.3 points per 100 possessions. That number places them in a tie with the Oklahoma City Thunder for 13th.
Defensively, this groups allows 116.1 points per night, putting them in 24th.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Minnesota gives up 109.6 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 13th on the year.
As of this writing, the Timberwolves list Karl-Anthony Towns and Taurean Prince as OUT.
Utah Jazz
Gobert won’t be the only one feeling emotions on Friday, but as far as the Jazz go, it may be more about the fans in the stands than the players on the court with many of the core pieces from Gobert’s tenure gone
On the season, Utah scores 117.9 points per night—a number that ranks 3rd.
Looking at the advanced stats, they’re scoring 113.8 points per 100 possessions, which also puts them in 3rd.
Defensively, Utah is giving up 115.8 points per night. That number ranks No. 22nd in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Jazz give up 111.3 points per 100 possessions, putting them in No. 25 across the Association.
On the injury report, Utah lists Mike Conley as OUT alongside Collin Sexton. Lauri Markkanen is listed Day-to-Day as of this writing.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Timberwolves are 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Timberwolves are 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Utah.
Free Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz NBA Prediction:
Minnesota’s poor defensive rank in terms of points allowed per game is largely a result of the pace at which they themselves play. You saw what the advanced numbers looked like compared to the raw ones above. That differential comes from the Timberwolves owning the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA this season.
I’d expect Gobert and the Timberwolves’ defense to buckle up for this road contest.
This game feels more Pick EM than Utah -3 to me.
Give me the underdog both against the spread and straight up on Friday.
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