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Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Barrett Hayton scores twice, Karel Vejmelka earns first shutout of season as Utah Hockey Club beats Minnesota, 4-0, for third straight win

Utah entered Minnesota with plenty of momentum after playing a complete game in its 5-2 win over Winnipeg. Scoring a goal in just 1:46, Utah came out fast and never looked back.

Third Period_4, Utah, Hayton 11 (DeSimone), 1:48. Shots on Goal_Utah 15-3-11_29. Minnesota 5-12-9_26. Power-play opportunities_Utah 1 of 2; Minnesota 0 of 3.

Penalties_Kesselring, UTA (Tripping), 16:36. Shots on Goal_Utah 15-3-11_29. Minnesota 5-12-9_26. Power-play opportunities_Utah 1 of 2; Minnesota 0 of 3. Goalies_Utah, Vejmelka 11-13-3 (26 shots-26 ...

With Jalen Johnson out for the season, the Hawks are in a curious position ahead of the trade deadline. There’s a case to be made that they should be buyers and sellers, and the most recent trade rumor suggests that could be the case.

If you’re going to play NBA DFS, you must keep in mind lineup announcements and stay tuned for late swapping. That will be the easiest way to stay ahead of the field and in the money. Ultimately, it’s about making the right choices and picking your spots, which is why I’m here. Let’s break down the top plays for this slate.

Minnesota coach Chris Finch didn't see the end of his team's game in Phoenix on Wednesday night, but he certainly had to like what transpired after he was ejected.

SportsLine's model has simulated the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday

The NBA schedule on Thursday will see Collin Sexton and the Utah Jazz (10-35) hosting Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (26-21) at Delta Center, with the matchup tipping at 9:00 PM