Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz NBA Pick Prediction 12/31/2021 by Tony T.
Timberwolves at Jazz—Minnesota will be without Towns and Russell. Anthony Edwards is questionable and told media he plans to play. Jarred Vanderbilt questionable and may need conditioning prior to his return. For Utah Conley and Paschall are out. Joe Ingles questionable with a back. Minnesota has lost three of four with their 96-88 home defeat to New York Knicks. Minnesota 23rd in offensive efficiency in this period scoring 107 point per 100 possessions while on defense surrendering 113.4 per 100 which is 21st. Utah has won five straight after their 120-105 road win at Portland. Jazz have failed to cover six of seven. They sit 13th in defensive efficiency in this period by allowing 108.8 points per 100 possessions. Play Minnesota +10.5.