NBA Betting: Timberwolves vs Jazz

Courtesy of OddsShark.com. Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz meet at EnergySolutions Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 13-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Al Jefferson put up 26 points in leading the Timberwolves past the Kings 120-100 Saturday night. The game's 220 points sailed OVER the posted total of 206. Al Jefferson shot 12-for-19 from the field with 26 points and 11 rebounds. The Jazz held off the Lakers in the fourth quarter and pulled out a 94-79 victory on Saturday. The Jazz covered the 1.5-point spread, while the 173 points went UNDER the posted total of 203. Deron Williams tossed in 20 points and dished out 10 assists for the Jazz, and Ronnie Brewer 19 points in the win. Current streak: Minnesota has lost 4 straight games. Utah has won 2 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 3-21 SU, 11-12-1 ATS Utah: 14-9 SU, 13-10 ATS Minnesota most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7 After playing Sacramento are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8 Utah most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing New Jersey are 4-6 After playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Utah The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games when playing Minnesota Utah is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota Next up: Minnesota home to LA Clippers, Wednesday, December 16 Utah at New Jersey, Wednesday, December 16