The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Utah Jazz on March 18 (Monday) at the Delta Center Arena. This will be their second back-to-back encounter and their third overall meeting this season. Minnesota won the previous two encounters. Their most recent win came on Saturday (119–100). The Timberwolves are currently in third place in the Western Conference and have won six of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Jazz are in 12th place in the West with a 29-38 record. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Preview
Minnesota will look to replicate the result of Saturday’s game against the Utah Jazz in the upcoming contest as well. Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks for Minnesota. While Colin Sexton scored 22 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal for the Utah Jazz.
Starting lineup
The Timberwolves have Kyle Anderson, Rudy Gobert, and Monte Morris listed as questionable. While Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaylen Clark are out for the upcoming game. Minnesota is expected to start with Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert.
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have Jordan Clarkson listed as out for Monday. While Lauri Markkanen is questionable for the game. Utah will most likely start with Keyonte George, Kris Dunn, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins and Taylor Hendricks.
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Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to win the game and sweep the season series 3-0. The Timberwolves won the most recent matchup even without Rudy Gobert. If he is cleared for the upcoming game, it will be a good sign for Minnesota. Minnesota is also favored to cover the spread. The Timberwolves have won 20 out of 23 times when they were named favorites. While the Jazz have dropped four of the past five games while covering just once in the past four games.
