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Minnesota needs to win. Utah needs to lose. And the Jazz injury report emphasizes that latter need. Utah has sidelined all semblances of experienced size, and young guards like Johnny Juzang and Brice Sensabaugh will be overmatched against this Timberwolves defense. Furthermore, this is the last game between those young players and their summers. Motivation may be lacking. It was lacking a bit for the Nets on Friday in Minneapolis, another must-win game for the Timberwolves. It was not all that shocking that the Nets scored only 16 points in the first quarter and, most notably, 18 in the fourth quarter. Even garbage time does not lead to reserves pouring in buckets this weekend.
Mike Conley has successfully made 54.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 10 games at home, 10.0% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season while at home. The Timberwolves will likely see an increase in plays today from being pitted against the speediest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Jazz). The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). Mike Conley has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 9.6% higher than he's made in all games this year. Mike Conley will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player performance for all stats.
Johnny Juzang has played 31.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.0 more than he's played in all games this season. The most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Utah Jazz. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out best in in the NBA away from their home court with 14.3 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
The Jazz check in as the least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 20 games when playing on the road. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 39.8% on field goals (lowest in the league) against the Timberwolves, making this a tough matchup. The Jazz will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Over the last 15 games, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, making it tough to draw fouls. Keyonte George is expected to suffer a drop-off in productivity for all stats due to playing on the visting team in this game.
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60% picking Utah
Total Picks UTA 248, MIN 163
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'Brozo' is picking Minnesota to cover (-23.0)
Brozo is #1 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (0-0-0) and +14800 units on the season.
'CastlemontDB91' is picking Minnesota to cover (-23.0)
CastlemontDB91 is #1 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (43-29-0) and +10600 units on the season.
'CastlemontDB91' picks Utah vs Minnesota to go Under (232.5)
CastlemontDB91 is #1 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (43-29-0) and +10600 units on the season.
'Jerrybook' picks Utah vs Minnesota to go Over (232.0)
Jerrybook is #10 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (42-35-1) and +8300 units on the season.
'Jerrybook' is picking Minnesota to cover (-23.0)
Jerrybook is #10 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (42-35-1) and +8300 units on the season.
'sakra' is picking Utah to cover (+23.0)
sakra is #2 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (20-17-1) and +13550 units on the season.
'fishter923' picks Utah vs Minnesota to go Over (232.0)
fishter923 is #2 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (49-32-0) and +10200 units on the season.
'fishter923' is picking Minnesota to cover (-23.0)
fishter923 is #2 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (49-32-0) and +10200 units on the season.
'northlv6238' is picking Minnesota to cover (-22.5)
northlv6238 is #3 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (28-11-0) and +10150 units on the season.
'northlv6238' picks Utah vs Minnesota to go Under (232.0)
northlv6238 is #3 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (28-11-0) and +10150 units on the season.
'ewatson15' is picking Utah to cover (+22.5)
ewatson15 is #3 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (0-0-0) and +12300 units on the season.
'miacity' is picking Utah to cover (+23.0)
miacity is #5 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (45-34-0) and +11300 units on the season.
'miacity' picks Utah vs Minnesota to go Over (232.5)
miacity is #5 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (45-34-0) and +11300 units on the season.
'53Defense' picks Utah vs Minnesota to go Over (232.0)
53Defense is #9 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (30-21-0) and +8200 units on the season.