Rafael Guillén
This Jazz vs Timberwolves is another one of those games in which there is a lot at stake because of the evenness and the positions these two teams occupy. Also, in this clash they will be fighting for the Play-In, or to climb to the first places in the standings to aspire to the direct classification. Still, in order for that to happen, both need to win.
At JefeBet we are prepared to provide you with the best NBA sports betting information and predictions, so here is our prediction for this game between Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Jazz vs Timberwolves NBA Regular Season Game on January 16, 2023.
- Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- When: Monday, January 16, 2023, 4:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Season Record: 22-23
The Jazz attained two wins, one against Cleveland (116-114) and one against the Magic (112-108), and in both of them they looked pretty good. These results catapulted them to the eighth place in the standings and, in theory, they should be above the Warriors, but they have a few more lost games.
Finnish Lauri Markkanen is on fire. In the last 10 games, he has raised his level quite a bit, and he is now being considered for the All-Star. He has averaged 30.5 points and 10.3 rebounds. Basically, he’s doing a double-double every game, and the Jazz team heavily depends on him.
Yet, the one who is finding balance on defense is Walker Kessler, who arrived to the team in a trade. He is replacing Rudy Gobert at center. Against the Magic, he contributed with 7 blocks and he scored 13 points. It surely is a great acquisition.
Betting on the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Season Record: 21-22
Gobert, who is now doing very well with the Timberwolves, will face his former team in this game. In the last 10 games he played, he has been averaging at least 11.1 rebounds per game and 13 points. With these numbers we can say that Minnesota needed him, and he has responded.
The Timberwolves have four wins and one loss in the last five games they have played. They only fell against the Pistons 135-118, which was unbelievable. On offense, Anthony Edwards continues to be crucial for the team. Against the Suns, in a 121-116 win, he scored 31 points.
At home, they are a good team and they have a 13-9 record. Obviously, they need to take the win in this game because it would put them very close to the Warriors, as well as on the edge of the direct classification. This game is essential for both of teams, and they both know it.
JefeBet Prediction
The series between the two is 1-1. The first game was won by the Jazz in Minnesota 132-126, and the second one was won by the Timberwolves in Utah 118-106. For this important Jazz vs Timberwolves clash, we believe the Jazz will win because they are doing better at the moment. It will likely be a second win in Minnesota for them. Will there be a revenge in Utah later on?
Prediction: Utah Jazz Spread
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