Venue & Event Details
Location: Delta Center, 301 South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT
Tipoff: 9:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. MT
Broadcast: FDSN, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot, questionable)
No other major injuries reported.
Utah Jazz:
Walker Kessler (shoulder, out for season)
Georges Niang (ankle, out)
Key Player Matchups
Anthony Edwards (MIN) vs. Lauri Markkanen (UTA): Edwards has scored 63 points in his last two games, while Markkanen averages 28.6 PPG but was held to just 12 points in their last meeting.
Julius Randle (MIN) vs. Keyonte George (UTA): Randle provides scoring and rebounding (25.2 PPG, 7.1 RPG), while George contributes 22.1 PPG, 7.2 APG but struggles with shot selection.
Rudy Gobert (MIN) vs. Jusuf Nurkić (UTA): Gobert anchors Minnesota’s defense and rebounding, while Nurkić has stepped up in Kessler’s absence.
Team Recent Form
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Last 5 games: W–W–L–W–W
Averaging 121.3 PPG (7th in NBA).
Shooting 50.8% FG, 41.6% 3PT (2nd in NBA).
Defense allows 116 PPG, but thrives in transition.
Utah Jazz:
Last 5 games: L–L–W–L–L
Averaging 108.2 PPG (24th in NBA).
Shooting 30.5% 3PT (3rd-worst in NBA).
Strong rebounding (47.9 RPG, 4th) but poor perimeter defense.
Series History
Timberwolves lead recent head-to-head, including a 137–97 blowout win over Utah earlier this season.
Jazz hold a slight all-time series edge, but Minnesota has won 4 of the last 6 meetings.
Utah is 2–1 at home this season despite overall struggles.
Betting Trends:
Timberwolves have scored 122+ points in 4 of last 5 wins.
Jazz are 1–5 ATS in their last six games.
Over has hit in 3 of Minnesota’s last 5 games.
Jazz trend Under due to offensive inefficiency.
Key Takeaway
This Western Conference clash highlights Minnesota’s explosive offense led by Edwards, Randle, and Gobert against a rebuilding Utah team missing Walker Kessler and struggling with perimeter shooting. The Timberwolves are clear favorites, but Utah’s rebounding and home-court altitude could keep the game competitive. Expect Minnesota to control pace and extend their win streak, with Edwards as the difference-maker.
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves – 7.5
Utah Jazz 234.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 9, 2025
