Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/25
At 7:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-837) will host the Jazz (+573) in a Western Northwest division matchup. Minnesota is currently on a 7-game winning streak and is favored by 13. The over/under line for the game is 231.5.
The Jazz (15-52) have lost 8 straight and are 15th in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves (39-29) are 7th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest.
UTAH JAZZ VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -13
This game will be played at Target Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, March 16th.
WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-102 in favor of the Timberwolves.
- Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 18 threes.
Do the Jazz Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Utah’s struggles continued on Friday as they fell to 15-52 with a 126-118 home loss to the Raptors. The Jazz, who were -2 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 244 points went over the line of 237.
Toronto’s 10-0 run early on put Utah in a hole, but the Jazz responded by outscoring the Raptors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter. However, Utah couldn’t capitalize, as they were outscored 35-30 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
In their 126-118 loss to the Raptors, the Jazz connected on 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.8%.
Jordan Clarkson led Utah with 19 points, scoring 7 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Lauri Markkanen also added 9 of his 16 points in the opening period.
Despite a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Jazz couldn’t contain the Raptors in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 35 points in each, leading to a 126-118 loss. Utah gave up 48% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Jazz held Toronto to 12 made threes on 37% shooting. Utah also recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks in the game.
Will the Timberwolves Defense Show Up at Home?
The Timberwolves improved to 39-29 on the season with a 118-111 win over the Magic on Friday. Minnesota was favored by 11 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 229 points exceeded the O/U line of 207.
Orlando went on a 13-0 run, stretching their lead from 75-72 to 88-72. However, Minnesota responded by outscoring the Magic 40-24 in the 4th quarter to complete the comeback.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Magic with 28 points, adding 9 in the 4th quarter. Julius Randle contributed 22 points, scoring 10 in the opening quarter.
Minnesota shot 52.5% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 42.4% clip. Donte DiVincenzo and Jaden McDaniels each added 8 points in the final period.
Defensively, the Timberwolves gave up 111 points but tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 24 points to secure the win. They held the Magic to 44% shooting overall.
Minnesota limited Orlando to 12 made threes, though the Magic shot 42% from deep. The Timberwolves also sent the Magic to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Minnesota finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 6 blocks.