Jazz vs. Timberwolves Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

Utah Jazz (17-64) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (48-33)
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV: NBA TV

Previous Games:

  • Jazz: 145-111 blowout loss to Oklahoma City

  • Timberwolves: 117-91 victory over Brooklyn

Head-to-Head:

Minnesota enters this matchup with plenty of momentum, winning 4 of their last 5 games, including a dominating win over Brooklyn. Utah has struggled tremendously, going 1-9 in their last 10 games and having one of the worst defenses in the league. The Timberwolves' defense will likely be too much for the injury-riddled Jazz to handle.

Utah Jazz Breakdown:

Utah has nothing left to play for this season and is limping to the finish line, with a 7-33 road record and 9 of their last 10 losses. They are allowing 124.5 points per game over the past five games and have serious issues with defense and injuries. Collin Sexton has been a bright spot, but Utah’s defense remains one of the worst in the NBA.

Key Players:

  • Collin Sexton: 18.4 PPG

Minnesota Timberwolves Breakdown:

Minnesota is in strong form and has been playing well on both ends of the floor, including a dominant victory over Brooklyn. The Timberwolves' defense is one of the league's best, ranking 5th in points allowed per game. Anthony Edwards has been fantastic, averaging 27.4 points per game, and Rudy Gobert continues to dominate on the boards with 14.2 rebounds per game. Minnesota is playing at home, where they’ve gone 24-16 this season and outscored opponents by an average of 6.5 points per game.

Key Players:

  • Anthony Edwards: 27.4 PPG

  • Rudy Gobert: 14.2 RPG

Betting Trends:

Utah Jazz:

  • 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games

  • The OVER has hit in all of Utah's last 5 games

Minnesota Timberwolves:

  • 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games

  • The UNDER has hit in 4 of their last 5 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Utah Jazz 106 – Minnesota Timberwolves 126

Our Best Bet:

Minnesota Timberwolves -22.5 (-110)

With Utah’s defense being a disaster and the Timberwolves playing with strong momentum, this game is likely to be a blowout. Minnesota has been dominant at home and should easily cover the massive spread against a depleted and struggling Jazz team.

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