LiontipsUtah vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
After a solid start of the regular season, Utah's results went downhill. Jazz had the lead in the Western conference for a long time. But now Salt Lake City team is only at the 6th spot in the standings. In the most recent match team managed to beat Golden State by only one point (124:123). Before that, team suffered a home defeat to Portland (111:116).
Team's best scorer, Lauri Markkanen, might miss the upcoming game. Another strong offensive player, Collin Sexton, will surely miss the match. Mike Conley is also sidelined for the upcoming fixture.
In the most recent game Minnesota secured a victory over Indiana (121:115). Before that, team suffered a defeat to Oklahoma (128:135). Timberwolves currently have 12 victories and 11 defeats, they are 11th in the Western conference standings.
Shooting guard Taurean Prince is on team's injuried list. All leaders, including team's best player on points and assists per game Anthony Edwards, are healthy and ready to play.
Trends
СтавкаEdwards: total under 24.5 points
Edwards averages 23 points per game
СтавкаEdwards: total over 4,5 rebounds
Edwards averages six rebounds per game
Tip and bets
Utah Jazz are considered favorites of the upcoming game. Jazz surely have a chance to secure a home victory. But team has way too many injuried players, even Markkanen might miss the game, so Minnesota might be able to snatch a win.
Our prediction - Minnesota to win
Team already had one head-to-head match in the current season. Utah secured an overtime victory in Minneapolis, teams put up a spectacular performance in that game. Jazz average 121 points per game at home, while Minnesota score 114 per game on away. We are expecting another high-scoring battle today.
Our second bet is on total over 233.5 points
