Jazz vs. Timberwolves Recap: Wolves Win, Gobert and Over Cash

The Timberwolves beat the Jazz 115-100 in Minneapolis. Minnesota led 57-51 at the half, then pulled away with a 33-point third quarter. Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 on 7-13 shooting and 8-8 at the line, LaMelo Ball added 24, and Rudy Gobert owned the glass. Two DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

ALT: Over 211.5 total points (-370 FanDuel / -342 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: The main total was 223.5. Over 211.5 had cashed in 17 of the two teams' last 20 combined games and 16 of 19 this season, so we took the cushion. - What happened: The teams combined for 215, clearing by 3.5. It was closer than we would like. Minnesota committed 22 turnovers and Utah made only 7 of 24 threes, which kept the scoring down, but the teams made 46 free throws between them. - Worth watching: Dropping 12 points below the main number is what got this home on a sloppy night. That is the case for alt totals: they survive games that do not go to script.

Rudy Gobert 10+ rebounds (-265 FanDuel / -283 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Gobert had 10+ rebounds in 8 of his last 10, 4 of his last 5 and 7 of 9 this season. Utah was without Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic up front. - What happened: 15 rebounds (13 defensive) in 31 minutes, plus 10 points on 4-4 shooting. He cleared by 5.5. - Worth watching: When the opponent is thin at center, Gobert's rebound floor goes up. This line is worth a look again against short-handed frontcourts.

How the game played out

Utah hung around for a half behind Darryn Peterson, who scored 26 and hit 4 threes, and Jaxson Hayes, who was 6-6 from the field. Minnesota won the third quarter 33-27 and led for most of the night. The Wolves shot 27-32 at the line against Utah's 19-24, and that was the steadiest edge in the game.

Trends to watch

• Gobert posted 13 defensive rebounds. Utah shot 43 percent, and a cold opponent gives him more chances on the glass.
• Dosunmu took 13 shots and 8 free throws. His points line is worth a look while he is drawing that many fouls.
• Keyonte George had 8 assists for Utah. His assist line fits a game where he runs the offense this much.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. New to the terms? See total, alt line and player prop.