The Minnesota Timberwolves (27-16) face the Utah Jazz (14-29) in a Western Conference matchup, with the Wolves looking to extend their dominance in the series. Minnesota is coming off back-to-back losses on a road trip, including a narrow defeat to San Antonio, while Utah aims to snap a four-game losing streak amid a dismal season plagued by injuries. This game could highlight perimeter scoring and rebounding battles, but the Jazz’s depleted roster may struggle against the Wolves’ balanced attack.
Game Details
Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT)
Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
TV Broadcast: FDSNX, KJZZ, Jazz+
How to Watch: NBA League Pass (streaming available)
Recent Team Forms
The Timberwolves are 3-2 in their last five, with losses exposing road vulnerabilities. The Jazz are 1-4 in their last five, allowing an average of 130+ points in defeats.
Minnesota Timberwolves Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 17 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L | 123-126 |
| Jan 16 | @ Houston Rockets | L | 103-108 |
| Jan 13 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W | 139-106 |
| Jan 11 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W | 104-103 |
| Jan 10 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L | 134-146 |
Utah Jazz Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 19 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L | 110-123 |
| Jan 17 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L | 120-138 |
| Jan 12 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W | 123-112 |
| Jan 10 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L | 95-150 |
| Jan 8 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W | 116-114 |
Injury Report
Injuries heavily favor Minnesota, with Utah missing key contributors that could limit their offense and defense.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Naz Reid (C) – Questionable (Left Shoulder Soreness); Rudy Gobert (C) – Questionable (Left Hip Contusion); Joe Ingles (SF) – Questionable (Personal); Terrence Shannon Jr. (G) – Out (Left Foot Abductor Hallucis Strain).
Utah Jazz: Lauri Markkanen (F) – Out (Illness); Brice Sensabaugh (F) – Out (Illness); Georges Niang (F) – Out (Foot); Walker Kessler (C) – Out For Season (Shoulder); Elijah Harkless (G) – GTD (Hamstring).
Key Player Matchups
This game features mismatches favoring Minnesota’s stars, especially with Utah’s absences. The Wolves’ defense (top-5 in efficiency) could stifle the Jazz’s perimeter game, while Utah’s rebounding struggles (bottom-10) face a tough test.
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) vs. Keyonte George (Jazz): Edwards (28.5 PPG, 5.2 APG, 45% 3PT) is coming off a 55-point explosion and ranks among the league’s top scorers. George (20.1 PPG, 6.3 APG) leads Utah’s offense but may struggle defensively against Edwards’ athleticism.
Julius Randle (Timberwolves) vs. Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz): Randle (22.4 PPG, 8.1 RPG) brings versatility and scoring inside. Nurkic (15.6 PPG, 10.2 RPG) anchors Utah’s paint but has been inconsistent; expect Randle to exploit mismatches.
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves) vs. Kevin Love/Isaiah Collier (Jazz): Gobert (12.8 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 2.1 BPG) dominates rebounding and shot-blocking. With Kessler out, Love (10.2 PPG, 7.1 RPG) or Collier may fill in, but Gobert’s size could overwhelm.
Bench Impact: Wolves’ Naz Reid (if available, 14.3 PPG) adds scoring depth. Jazz’s Collin Sexton (16.7 PPG) provides energy, but injuries limit options.
Minnesota ranks 4th in defensive efficiency, while Utah is 28th offensively and 25th defensively. The Wolves’ pace (18th) favors a controlled game.
Series History
The Jazz lead the all-time series 91-57 in 148 regular-season games.
However, Minnesota has won the last four meetings and nine of the past ten, including both this season:
Nov 7, 2025: Timberwolves 137-97 vs. Jazz
Oct 11, 2025: Timberwolves 120-113 @ Jazz
Apr 13, 2025: Timberwolves 116-105 vs. Jazz (previous season)
Average margin in Minnesota’s last four wins: +18.5 points.
Betting Trends
Spread: Wolves are 19-24 ATS overall (44.2% cover rate) but 6-3 ATS in last 9 games.
Jazz are 18-25 ATS and 3-8 ATS as home underdogs of 10+ points.
Over/Under: 244.5 points (-110). Teams combine for 231.8 PPG, but opponents score 240.2 against them. Wolves games hit over 48.8% (21/43); Jazz 55.8% (24/43).
Over has hit in 6 of Minnesota’s last 9 games.
Other Trends: Wolves are 4-7 ATS as 10.5+ favorites this season.
Jazz are 2-8 SU in last 10, allowing 134 PPG in losses.
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves – 12.5
Utah Jazz 244.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 19, 2026
