The Minnesota Timberwolves are gearing up to face off against the Utah Jazz in a crucial game that could determine their playoff fate. A win for the Timberwolves would secure them a top-six seed in the competitive Western Conference and help them avoid the play-in tournament. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET, and Minnesota will have the advantage of having Anthony Edwards on the court after his 18th technical foul was rescinded. This is a significant boost for the Timberwolves, as Edwards is having a career-best scoring season, averaging 27.4 points per game. In a recent game against Memphis, he scored an impressive 44 points.
According to the latest SportsLine consensus odds, the Timberwolves are favored by 23 points with a money line of -4762 (meaning you would need to risk $4,762 to win $100). On the other hand, the Jazz are the underdogs with a money line of +1570 (risk $100 to win $1,570), and the over/under for the game is set at 232.5.
If you’re interested in betting on player props, especially with Edwards back in the lineup, the SportsLine projection model can provide valuable insights. The model evaluates the most recent data to help you identify potential discrepancies in the lines. By visiting the “Prop Picks” tab on the SportsLine game forecast page, you can find ratings of up to five stars for each projected value play on every NBA slate. These picks can be useful for creating winning parlays on various platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Sleeper Fantasy, or any other betting site.
Let’s take a look at the top three player prop recommendations from the SportsLine model for the Jazz-Timberwolves game and explore the potential payout for a same-game parlay:
Julius Randle Over 18.5 points (-102): 4 stars
Randle has been averaging 18.8 points per game this season and has been particularly effective at home recently. In his last five games in Minnesota, he’s averaging 21.8 points per game and has exceeded his points prop four times. The model projects him to score 21.7 points in the season finale.
Rudy Gobert Over 11.5 total rebounds (-102): 4 stars
Gobert has been performing well in the rebounds department, averaging 10.8 per game this season. He has surpassed his rebounds prop in four of his last five games against losing teams, with an average of 14.4 rebounds per game during that stretch. The model predicts him to grab 12.6 rebounds in the upcoming game.
Anthony Edwards Over 34.5 total points + rebounds + assists (-112): 4 stars
With Edwards back in action for the Timberwolves, the model anticipates a standout performance from him, with a projected PRA (points + rebounds + assists) of 38.6. This would exceed his 34.5 PRA prop line. In his last 10 games against bottom-10 defenses, Edwards has surpassed his PRA prop eight times, averaging 44.1 PRA per game.
Same-Game Parlay odds: +616
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