Friday, April 7, 2017

EnergySolutions Arena

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The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to EnergySolutions Arena to play the Utah Jazz on Friday, April 7, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Utah as 5 point favorites.

The Timberwolves come into this game with an overall record of 31-46. They are 5th in the Northwest Division. They currently have a point differential of -0.9 as they are averaging 105.5 points per game while giving up 106.4 per contest. The Jazz have an overall record of 48-30. They currently are 1st in the Northwest Division. They are averaging 100.6 points per game and surrendering 96.5, good for a point differential of 4.1.

Valuable Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Trends

The Minnesota Timberwolves are 35-42-0 against the spread

The Minnesota Timberwolves are 41-35-1 against the over/under

Important Utah Jazz Betting Trends

The Utah Jazz are 34-41-3 against the spread

The Utah Jazz are 40-38-0 against the over/under

Key Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

10/22/16 C Nikola Pekovic Ankle out for season
03/16/17 F Nemanja Bjelica Ankle out for season
02/05/17 PG Zach LaVine Ankle out for season

Key Utah Jazz Injuries

04/06/17 PG Dante Exum Hip injured last game, "?" Friday vs. Minnesota
04/06/17 PG George Hill Groin "?" Friday vs. Minnesota
04/06/17 PG Raul Neto Groin "?" Friday vs. Minnesota
04/06/17 G Rodney Hood Knee "?" Friday vs. Minnesota
03/13/17 F Derrick Favors Knee out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Karl-Anthony Towns comes into this contest averaging 24.8 points per game while playing 36.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Timberwolves. He pulls down 12 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 54% while his free throw percentage is currently at 83%. Andrew Wiggins averages 23.3 points per game in 37.2 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.3 assists per contest and 4 rebounds per game for Minnesota. His field goal percentage is 45% for the year while his free throw percentage is 76%.

Player Spotlight

Gordon Hayward averages 21.8 points per game while playing 34.6 minutes per contest this year for the Jazz. He grabs 5.5 rebounds per game and has 3.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage currently is at 85%. Rudy Gobert averages 14 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 12.9 rebounds per contest and 1.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 66% and his free throw percentage is 65%.

Useful Team Statistics

Minnesota averages 105.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 15th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -0.9 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them ranked 8th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 20th in the league. They average 42.5 rebounds per game and 23.6 assists per game which ranks them 25th and 9th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 11th with 14.1 per game. The Timberwolves allow 106.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 18th in the league. They also allow a 48% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 28th and 21st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 40.2 rebounds a game which ranks 2nd and they give up 22.9 assists per contest which puts them in 15th place in the league. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 19th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Utah averages 100.6 points per game this year which ranks them 29th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 4.12 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them sitting in the 9th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 9th in the NBA. They average 43.3 rebounds per game and 19.9 assists per contest which ranks them 18th and 28th respectively. In the turnover department the Jazz rank 17th with 13.6 per game. The Jazz allow 96.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 1st in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 3rd and 14th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 40.1 rebounds a game which ranks 1st and they give up 17.8 assists per contest which puts them in 1st place in the league. The Jazz force 12.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 2nd in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

The Timberwolves have an offensive rating of 110.8 and a defensive rating of 111.8. In terms of pace they average 94.5 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 51%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they shoot 3 pointers on 25% of their shots. Minnesota turns the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions and they force 13.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%.

Advanced Statistics

The Jazz rating on offense is 109.4 and they have a defensive rating of 104.9. They get 91.6 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 53%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 33% of their shot attempts. Utah turns the ball over on 13.2 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 11.8 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 49%.

Who will win tonight's Timberwolves/Jazz NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Utah -5

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