Anthony Edwards is usually pretty big on statements, so his omission from the All-Star starters should propel the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight as they visit the Utah Jazz.
Edwards erupted for 55 points in the weekend loss to San Antonio, and my Timberwolves vs. Jazz predictions signal another Ant avalanche here against a Utah team that’s lost four in a row.
Get the latest on this January 20 matchup with my free NBA picks and betting tips.
Timberwolves vs Jazz prediction
Timberwolves vs Jazz best bet: Anthony Edwards Over 30.5 points (-112)
There were always going to be some disappointments in the loaded Western Conference All-Star voting. Anthony Edwards wasn’t exactly a snub – he was tied with Victor Wembanyama for the last starting spot – but we’re talking about one of the faces of the NBA having to settle for coming off the bench.
That feels like the kind of slight that Ant would take personally, and I’m banking on a backlash here in Utah. Plus, Edwards is already in scorching form, returning from a foot issue with a masterpiece in San Antonio, where we had made 19 of his 33 shots and scored 26 points in the fourth quarter.
If he did that against a Wemby-led defense, what damage might he do to the Utah Jazz? Utah has given up 120+ points in five of its last six contests, with the Charlotte Hornets hitting the 150-point mark against Will Hardy’s team earlier this month.
Ant has done more of his scoring damage on the road this year, with a 33.1 PPG mark away from Target Center, and he cooked the Jazz in their prior matchups this season, dropping a combined 72 points across two matchups in November.
Look for Edwards to be in the same ballpark again here, especially with a little extra motivation behind him.
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Timberwolves vs Jazz same-game parlay
The Over is 27-16 for the Jazz this season, and this game has all the ingredients for a shootout.
Utah has strung together some embarrassing defensive efforts lately, while Minnesota ranks third in the NBA with 120 PPG. The Over has been a winning ticket in six of the Jazz’s last nine contests.
I’m also riding Donte DiVincenzo’s current hot streak. He’s drilled 3+ three-pointers in six of his last seven games, and there could be some extra shots up for grabs if Naz Reid is ruled out with a shoulder injury.
DiVincenzo finished with 14 points in his last outing against Utah.
Timberwolves vs Jazz SGP
- Anthony Edwards Over 30.5 points
- Over 244.5
- Donte DiVincenzo Over 13.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Gobert back at it
Rudy Gobert is off the injury report after missing Minnesota’s loss to the Spurs, and he’s nailed this Over in four of his last five games.
He’s averaging 13.4 RPG so far this month, and Utah will be shorthanded in the frontcourt if Lauri Markkanen sits out.
Timberwolves vs Jazz SGP
- Anthony Edwards Over 30.5 points
- Over 244.5
- Donte DiVincenzo Over 13.5 points
- Rudy Gobert Over 12.5 rebounds
Timberwolves vs Jazz odds
- Spread: Minnesota -10.5 (-110) | Utah +10.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Minnesota -450 | Utah +350
- Over/Under: Over 244.5 (-110) | Under 244.5 (-110)
Timberwolves vs Jazz betting trend to know
The Timberwolves are 9-1 SU in their last 10 meetings with the Jazz, but only 6-4 ATS. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Jazz.
How to watch Timberwolves vs Jazz
| Location | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT |
| Date | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN North-X, KJZZ |
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