Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Point Spread Pick - Odds - Free ATS Prediction

Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Point Spread Pick - Odds - Free ATS Prediction

Cliff Knox
Date: October 20, 8:00 pm
Location: Target Center
TV: ESPN

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Minn -4.5
Total: 199

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (0-1) host the Utah Jazz (1-0) in a Western Conference match up that will take place at the Target Center
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Minneapolis, MN at 8 PM ET. The Timberwolves are the 4.5-point road favorite with the total sitting at 198.5.
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The Jazz won their first game of the season where they were at home and beat the Denver Nuggets 106-96. Rudy Gobert was the high scorer for the Jazz going for 18 points on 7/9 shooting and he also had 10 rebounds in the game. Utah had four of five starts and two reserves score in double figures. Denver reserve Will Barton was the high scorer for the Nuggets going for 23 points on 8/14 shooting and he hit three of his four 3-pointers. Utah took over the game in the 4th quarter when they outscored Denver 28-13. The Jazz covered the spread as a 2.5-point favorite and the total went Under.
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The Timberwolves were on the road in their first game of the season, which was a 107-99 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Andrew Wiggins was the high scorer for the Timberwolves going for 26 points on 9/14 shooting and he hit four of his six 3-pointers. LeMarcus Aldridge was the high scorer for the Spurs going for 25 points on 9/21 shooting and he also had 10 rebounds. Four of five starters for each team scored in double figures. The Timberwolves failed to cover the spread as a one-point underdog with the total going Over. Minnesota was only a one-point underdog because Kawhi Leonard did not play because of an injury.
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The Jazz won on the road in their first game of the season and last season they were 22-19 on the road. After one game they rank they rank 16th in ppg, 12th in 3-pt FG%, and 1st in free throw percentage. On defense Utah ranks 6th in ppg allowed, 28th in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 25th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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This is the first home game of the season for the Timberwolves and last season they were 20-21 at home. After one game they rank they rank 24th in ppg, 7th in 3-pt FG%, and 24th in free throw percentage. On defense Minnesota ranks 17th in ppg allowed, 21st in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 23rd in free-throw percentage allowed.
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Last season the Jazz were 3-1 against the Timberwolves.
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<b>Dating back to last season:</b>
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The Jazz are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games.
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The Jazz are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
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The Jazz have an Under record of 6-2 in their last 8 road games.
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The Timberwolves are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
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The Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home game.
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The Timberwolves have an Over record of 8-3 in their last 11 games.
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Team vs. Team Betting Trends<br />
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The Jazz are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against the Timberwolves in Minnesota.
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The road team is 14-5 ATS in the last 19 games between these teams.
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In the last 11 games between these teams in Minnesota the Under record is 7-3-1.
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Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves Week 1 Game Prediction

Minnesota got off to a slow start in San Antonio in their season opener shooting just 43.5 percent from the field, but I expect them to improve on that number tonight. Utah had the league’s best scoring defense last season, however the last two in Minnesota the Timberwolves put up 113 and 107 and I think they can do the same this time around. Minnesota gave up 107 to the Spurs and anything near 100 should get us over the total here.

Free Pick: Take the OVER 198.5
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