NBA Prop Bets: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz (November 8, 2026)
The Utah Jazz (1-8) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (7-3) at Target Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Timberwolves are favored to win at -574, currently marked as 11.5-point favorites, while the Jazz are at +429. The total points line is set at 223.5, with OVER at -107 and UNDER at -113, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 118-106 Minnesota.
- The Timberwolves (-106) have a 9-1-0 ATS record this season, while the Jazz (-114) hold a record of 1-7-1.
- The Timberwolves have a 5-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Jazz have a 2-7-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Timberwolves are averaging 118.4 points per game this season (T6th in the league). Comparatively, the Jazz are averaging only 106.9 (29th).
- Defensively, the Timberwolves are giving up 107.7 points per game this season (7th in the league), while the Jazz are giving up an average of 118.2 points (24th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Timberwolves currently rank 11th for pace this season, recording 100.0 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Jazz sit 15th on that scale with 99.7 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 43.0% of the Timberwolves' field goal attempts come from three point range (13th in the league), leaving 57.0% from two. Meanwhile, the Jazz's opponents are taking 38.9% of their attempts from three (6th) and 61.1% from two.
- Comparatively, Utah takes 42.4% of shots from three (17th), leaving 57.6% from two, while Minnesota's opponents are attempting 40.3% from three (9th) and 59.7% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Timberwolves are shooting 37.3% from deep in 2026/27 (8th in the NBA), compared to the Jazz who are making an underwhelming 32.3% of their attempts (26th).
- On the opposite end, Minnesota is holding opponents to 32.2% of their three-point attempts (6th), while Utah's opponents are hitting 35.5% of their shots (22nd).
Ball Protection
- The Timberwolves are committing 15.3 turnovers per game this season, ranking 13th in the league, while the Jazz are forcing 14.4 turnovers (25th).
- Flipping that script, Minnesota is forcing 16.7 turnovers (10th), while Utah is committing a potentially problematic 17.8 per contest (T26th).
Crashing the Boards
- Minnesota is pulling down 49.2 rebounds per game this season (1st in the league), including 15.0 offensive boards (1st). Conversely, Utah's opponents are averaging a whopping 46.7 rebounds (25th), 11.3 of which have come on the offensive end (9th).
- Meanwhile, the Jazz are averaging 46.0 rebounds (8th) and 12.4 offensive rebounds (14th), while the Timberwolves are allowing 44.0 and 12.3, ranking 14th and T16th.
First Quarter Winner
Minnesota is -225 to win the first quarter, while Utah is +185. Here are their first quarter records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 4-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-3-0 |
| Utah | 5-3-1 | 3-2-0 | 2-1-1 | 1-0-0 | 4-3-1 | 5-4-1 |
First Half Winner
Minnesota is -340 to win the first half and Utah is +270. Here are their first half records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8-1-1 | 3-1-0 | 5-0-1 | 4-1-0 | 4-0-1 | 8-1-1 |
| Utah | 2-6-1 | 2-3-0 | 0-3-1 | 1-0-0 | 1-6-1 | 2-7-1 |
HT/FT
Minnesota is -300 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Utah is +500.
- The Timberwolves have completed the HT/FT double in 60.0% of games this season, while the Jazz have completed the HT/FT double in 11.1% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Sunday's matchup is +2000 to go to overtime.
- The Timberwolves have played in five games that went to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Jazz have appeared in seven.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in three of Minnesota's 10 games this season. Meanwhile, four of Utah's nine games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Minnesota recorded a 147-111 blowout victory against Utah at Target Center when these teams last met on March 18, 2026. Despite being on the losing side, Brice Sensabaugh erupted for 41 points on that day. The Timberwolves have now won six straight at Target Center against the Jazz.
NBA Injury News – Utah Jazz @ Minnesota Timberwolves (November 8, 2026)
Markkanen is Questionable for Sunday's (Nov. 8) game against the Timberwolves.
The Jazz reported Jackson Jr. to miss at least 6-8 weeks with torn MCL.
The Jazz said on Friday (Nov. 6) that Nurkic will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Edwards will undergo arthroscopic right knee surgery and is expected to miss up to two months, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
DiVincenzo said on Monday (Oct. 5) that he remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
Beringer is Questionable for Sunday's (Nov. 8) game against the Jazz.
