Timberwolves vs Jazz NBA Pick: Conference Foes Meet In The Twin Cities (Mar 16)

• The Timberwolves are 39-29 and have the third-best record in the Northwest Division.
• Utah is 15-52 and has the worst record in the Northwest Division.
• These teams last played on Feb. 28, with the Jazz claiming a 117-116 victory.

One of the games on Sunday’s NBA slate features the Minnesota Timberwolves hosting the Utah Jazz. Can Minnesota make it eight straight in our Timberwolves vs Jazz pick?

Timberwolves Seeking Eighth Straight Victory

Following consecutive losses against the Los Angeles Lakers (111-102) and the Utah Jazz (117-116), the Timberwolves have won seven straight games, including a 118-111 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Anthony Edwards set the tone for Minnesota, scoring 28 points, along with four rebounds and five assists.

Julius Randle had a solid, all-around game with 22 points, seven boards, and five dimes. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

After the Magic tied the game at 98 with 3:32 left to play in regulation, Minnesota scored the next nine points on their way to outscoring Orlando by a 40-24 margin.

Jazz Hope To End Eight-Game Losing Skid

After their one-point win against Minnesota on Feb. 28, the Jazz have dropped their last eight contests, including a 126-118 setback against the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

Jordan Clarkson guided an offense in which five players reached double figures. He scored 19 points on 5-for-9 shooting overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc.

Kyle Filipowski, who is averaging 8.5 points per outing, scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. He also tallied three assists.

Utah led by a slim 58-56 margin at the break. However, they were outscored 70-60 in the second half, allowing Toronto to snap a four-game losing streak at the Delta Center.

Timberwolves vs Jazz Pick: Minnesota Cruises To An Easy Victory

Minnesota has gone 8-2 in its last 10 games and is ranked 10th in offensive efficiency. Additonally, the Timberwolves have the sixth-best scoring defense, allowing 109 points per game.

On the other side of this matchup, the Jazz have dropped nine of their previous 10 contests, and are ranked in the bottom third from an offensive standpoint. At the other end of the floor, Utah has the second-worst defensive rating in the association.

The Timberwolves have won five of the previous head-to-head matchups. In a battle between teams trending in the opposite direction, look for Minnesota to win this one in convincing fashion.