LiontipsUtah vs Minnesota. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Utah are on their way to the playoffs. Quin Snyder's men are unlikely to get a 1st spot in the Conference, but team will probably end the season somewhere around the top. Sometimes Jazzmen are getting unexpected defeats, but it doesn't happen too often.
For example, after a defeat to San Antonio Spurs (126:128) Utah suffered another loss to Washington (103:109). But Quin Snyder's men managed to make amends after that with a victory over Charlotte (112:102).
Five Minnesota players found themselves in COVID protocols. Jarred Vanderbilt, Anthony Edwards, Patrick Beverley, Josh Okogie and Taurean Prince won't play in the upcoming match. Of course it will affect Wolves' performance. Timberwolves failed to put up a fight to Dallas (102:114) due to Edwards' absence.
Not too long ago, at the beginning of December, Minnesota hosted Utah. Finch's players had to perform without D'Angelo Russell and suffered a 104:136 defeat. But now Russell is available for the match.
Trends
Bojan averages 18,1 points per game at home
In 4 out of 5 most recent matches Wolves managed to beat that total
Tip and bets
Recent matches of Minnesota were not so high-scoring. In each of three previous matches no more than 216 points were scored. Utah's defensive line is almost perfect, so we are expecting another low-scoring game.
Our prediction - total under 227 points
Despite all their problems, Minnesota should be able to put up a fight to the favourite. In previous matches they fought until the end, so we think that they will hold on to a plus handicap.
Our second bet - Handicap (+12,5) for Minnesota
