Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Rockets and Spurs, and they play the Bulls next. The Timberwolves have won 17 of their last 25 games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 120.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.9 points and 5 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.2 points and 5.7 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz lost to the Spurs and Mavericks, and they play the Spurs next. The Jazz have lost 10 of their last 12 games.

The Utah Jazz are averaging 119 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 127.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.9 points and 7 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 23.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Jusuf Nurkic is dishing 4.4 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

• The Jazz have won each of their last two games as home underdogs following a loss.
• The Timberwolves have lost three of their last five games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Jazz have lost 20 of their last 21 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 14 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games following a loss.
• The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games at Delta Center against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Jazz’s last eight games at Delta Center have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Timberwolves’ last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Utah Jazz Player Facts

• Jusuf Nurkic ranks 5th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.8) this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Mike Conley ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.8) this season.
• Anthony Edwards is one of only four players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.3).
• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.5%).
• The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
• The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.0).

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Injury Report

The Jazz will be without Georges Niang, Lauri Markkanen, and Walker Kessler. Isaiah Collier is questionable.

The Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon. Nah Reid is questionable.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Prediction

The Timberwolves have the clear rest advantage, and it looks like Edwards is back. Given the Jazz injury report and the fact they played yesterday, this game on paper looks ugly. However, the Timberwolves are a team that plays with their food often, and they’re 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a double-digit underdog. The Jazz don’t win games, but they’re 24-19 ATS on the season. You can make money with the Jazz. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Utah Jazz +10.5