With Karl-Anthony Towns on the shelf, Rudy Gobert has to step up and dominate the paint on both sides of the floor in his return back to Utah.

Collin Sexton’s absence is a big blow for Utah’s offense. The Jazz should get Mike Conley back, but also Lauri Markkanen is banged up a a game-time decision, I have to take the Timberwolves to cover.
The Timberwolves should get a ton of pts in the paint whereas the Jazz will continue to lean on their 3-point shooting.

Overall I like the Minnesota Timberwolves to get the win and cover on Friday night as they are the heathier team.