Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: DAZN-MIN, KJZZ, Jazz+
This Northwest Division matchup pits one of the league’s worst teams against a strong Timberwolves side that has thrived even without star Anthony Edwards. Minnesota opens an eight-game homestand as a heavy favorite against a Jazz team mired in a lengthy losing streak and winless on the road.
Current Player Rosters
Utah Jazz:
Keyonte George (leading scorer/playmaker), Lauri Markkanen (when available), Ace Bailey, Darryn Peterson, Jaxson Hayes, Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier, Josh Green, Josh Okogie, Mo Bamba, Kyle Filipowski, Svi Mykhailiuk, and others (including two-ways). Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkić are major absences.
Minnesota Timberwolves:
LaMelo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu, Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, Rudy Gobert, Terrence Shannon Jr., Trey Lyles, Bones Hyland, Jaylen Clark, Joan Beringer (questionable), and others. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are out.
Injury Reports
Jazz:
Jaren Jackson Jr. (right MCL tear) — Out (expected multi-week absence)
Jusuf Nurkić (right foot/plantar plate) — Out
Lauri Markkanen (right wrist sprain) — Questionable
Trey Alexander and Harrison Ingram (G League two-way) — Out
Timberwolves:
Anthony Edwards (right knee arthroscopy) — Out (long-term)
Donte DiVincenzo (right Achilles repair/surgery) — Out
Joan Beringer (nasal fracture/face mask) — Questionable
Minnesota has adapted well without Edwards (who averaged over 33 PPG early). Utah is severely shorthanded in the frontcourt, with Markkanen’s status critical for any scoring punch.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Keyonte George vs. LaMelo Ball / Ayo Dosunmu: George leads Utah at ~21.3 PPG and 6.2 APG. Ball (~17.7 PPG, 6.1 APG) and Dosunmu provide versatile scoring and playmaking for Minnesota.
Ace Bailey / Darryn Peterson vs. Jaden McDaniels / Jonathan Kuminga: Young Jazz wings face strong two-way defenders and scorers. McDaniels and Kuminga have stepped up offensively.
Jaxson Hayes / Mo Bamba vs. Rudy Gobert: Gobert anchors Minnesota’s elite rebounding and interior defense. Utah’s bigs must battle for second-chance points without Nurkić or Jackson Jr.
Lauri Markkanen (if playing) vs. McDaniels / frontcourt: Markkanen’s spacing and scoring (~18 PPG) would be Utah’s best chance to keep it competitive.
Recent Team Forms
Jazz (1-8, L7): Struggling badly. Recent losses include at Dallas (100-112), at New Orleans, at San Antonio, and home setbacks. They average ~106.9 PPG (near bottom of league) while allowing ~118.2. Winless in four road games this season and searching for first road victory.
Timberwolves (7-3, W3): Impressive despite Edwards’ absence. Recent wins include at New Orleans (115-109), at Houston, and home over Milwaukee. They score ~118.4 PPG and allow just ~107.7, posting a strong net rating. Strong at home and covering spreads at a high rate (often 9-1 ATS in recent tracking).
Series History
Minnesota has dominated recent meetings, including blowouts such as 147-111 (March 2026) and earlier large home wins. The Timberwolves hold a clear edge in the matchup over the past several seasons, though Utah has occasionally kept games closer at home. Overall recent head-to-head favors Minnesota heavily.
Betting Trends
Minnesota has been excellent against the spread this season. Utah is 1-8 ATS and has struggled to cover as big underdogs on the road. Home favorites of this magnitude often cover against depleted opponents, though large spreads can invite close-game variance. Totals have mixed results, but Minnesota’s defense and Utah’s offensive struggles lean toward a controlled score.
The Timberwolves should control the paint, force turnovers, and exploit Utah’s depleted roster for a comfortable home win. LaMelo Ball and supporting scorers (Dosunmu, McDaniels, Kuminga) provide enough offense while Gobert dominates the glass. Utah’s youth and Keyonte George can keep stretches competitive, but the talent and health gap is too large for an upset or cover without major Minnesota letdown. Expect Minnesota to extend its winning streak and start the homestand strongly.
Game Odds
Utah Jazz 224
Minnesota Timberwolves – 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 7, 2026
