Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 8 2026
Northwest Division foes will square off on Sunday evening, when the Utah Jazz visit the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tipoff is scheduled for Sunday November 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST. The Target Center will be the scene and the game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Timberwolves are an 11.5 point home favorite and the total as of writing is 223.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Utah struggling to turn the corner
The Utah Jazz have missed the playoffs in each of the previous four seasons and have assembled a more talented roster. The results have not shown on the court for the Jazz (1-8), who are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak and are tied for the worst record in the NBA. On Friday, Utah was outscored by 13 points during the third quarter of a 112-100 road loss against Dallas.
Lauri Markkanen led five Utah players in double figures with 24 points (8-15 3PT) and eight rebounds. Number two overall draft pick Darryn Peterson scored 21 points on 6-for-12 shooting and dished out five assists. Keyonte George added 16 points (6-13 FG), nine assists, and six rebounds for the Jazz.
Utah ranks near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency and is scoring 106.9 points per game. During Friday’s loss, the Jazz knocked down 15-for-39 from long distance and shot 44 percent overall. Utah was dominated on the glass by a 55-41 margin and trailed by as many as 20 points.
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Minnesota winning without Edwards
The Minnesota Timberwolves have advanced to at least the Western Conference semifinals in three consecutive seasons and are playing without leading scorer Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves (7-3) have won three of their first four home games and are a half-game out of second place. On Friday, Minnesota made the plays down the stretch to escape New Orleans with a 115-109 road victory.
Minnesota G Ayo Dosunmu led all scorers with 26 points (8-14 FG) and four assists. Jaden McDaniels contributed 23 points (8-19 FG), six rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. LaMelo Ball added 22 points (7-15 FG) and eight assists for the Timberwolves. Ball was the most impactful player on the floor with a plus 23 rating.
Minnesota ranks sixth in the league in offensive efficiency and is averaging a shade below 119 points per game. During Friday’s victory, the Timberwolves assisted on 23 of 38 made field goals and shot 43 percent overall. Minnesota controlled the glass by a 49-41 margin and scored 22 points off 14 New Orleans turnovers.
Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Prediction
Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -11.5
Minnesota G Anthony Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and will be sidelined until late December. The Timberwolves have won 11 of the previous 13 meetings against the Jazz. Minnesota won two home games versus Utah by an average of 35 points. The Jazz are a league worst 1-8 ATS. Take the Timberwolves to cover at home.
Pick: Under 223.5
Minnesota is playing at the 11th fastest tempo in the league and Utah ranks 13th in that category. The Jazz are one of the worst offensive teams in basketball and will struggle to score against a tough Minnesota defense. Utah is 2-7 O/U and their games are staying under the total by an average of nearly nine points. Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves win 117-99
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