Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Prediction 2/28/25 NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz meet Friday 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 Lakers, split with the Thunder, and they play the Suns, 76ers, and Hornets next. The Timberwolves lost to the Lakers last night in a game where Anthony Edwards was ejected. Edwards won’t be eligible for this game after receiving too many technicals. 

The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 112.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.5 points and 6 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview 

The Utah Jazz lost to the Trail Blazers and Kings, and they play the Pelicans, Pistons, and Wizards next. The Jazz continue to freefall and have now lost 16 of their last 20 games. 

The Utah Jazz are averaging 112.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 119.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.3 points and 6.1 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 18.4 points and 8.1 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 3.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

• The Jazz have won three of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Timberwolves have lost each of their last two games as road favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
• The home team has covered the spread in eight of the Timberwolves’ last 10 games.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Jazz have lost each of their last 11 night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have won each of their last 11 Friday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last 10 night games at Delta Center.
• The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Delta Center against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Injury Report

The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Collin Sexton, and John Collins. Lauri Markkanen is questionable with a back injury.

The Timberwolves won’t have Rudy Gobert, Jesse Edwards, and Julius Randle. Anthony Edwards is also out after receiving too many techs this season. 

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Prediction

This line is a bit surprising. I know the Jazz are terrible, but they’re still profitable 30-28 ATS on the year, and they’re at home with the rest advantage. The Timberwolves played last night and on top of being injured, Edwards will be suspended. The Timberwolves have also lost five of their last seven games so let’s not act like they’re playing great ball anyway. I’ll lean toward the Jazz and the points if forced to pick.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Utah Jazz +3.5