Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +2 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -2 |
| Total | 229.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this high caliber Western battle between two of the top-7 teams currently in the conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. The Wolves are rolling again as they have three consecutive wins, following a three-game losing streak. On the other hand, the Grizzlies are currently in a mini-slump, as they have just one win in their last four matches, and are going back on the road, where they have been mediocre, and playing significantly worse than when at home.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Luka Garza, Rob Dillingham, Daishen Nix are out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Y. Kawamura, J. LaRavia, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke are questionable, GG Jackson, Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama, Vince Williams are out.
Minnesota Timberwolves Form and Trends
The Timberwolves have a 20-17 record this season and are tied with the Clippers on the 7th place of the West. The Wolves are 15-21-1 against the spread and 18-19 in over/under, while having a 10-7 home record. The Wolves are coming off three consecutive wins, and are 2-4-1 against the spread in their last 7 games. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games, as they have held their opponents into 106 points or less in that span.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 104-89 win in Orlando, even though they shot with just 40% from the field. Four of the five Minnesota starters scored double figures, led by Julius Randle with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves in scoring with 25.7 points, adding 5.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Julius Randle adds 19.6 points, 7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 24-14 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 24-14 against the spread and 22-14-2 in over/under, while having a 9-9 road record. Memphis is 2-4 in their last 6 games and 2-4 against the spread. Over is 4-2-2 in their last 8 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 115-119 loss by Houston, even though they shot way better than the Rockets from the field (50% to 43%). Ja Morant led Memphis’ offense with 27 points, adding 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 22.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and a team-high 7.7 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Wolves average 108.9 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. They shoot 45.6% from the field (20th) and with 37.7% from beyond the arc, which is the 5th-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 107.2 points per game, which is the 4th-best in the NBA.
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 122.9 points per game. They have the 5th-best field goal percentage, with 48.3% and a 36.8% three-point percentage (11th). Defensively, they allow 114.8 points per game, which ranks 21st in the league.
The Wolves are 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against the Grizzlies, and are 5-2 against the spread. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.
Prediction
In this Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, the Timberwolves are coming as -2 home favorites. The Timberwolves are rightfully favored in this matchup, as they have been in far better form, and the Grizzlies have been mediocre on the road. Minnesota is the second-worst covering home team in the NBA, with just 4-12-1 against the spread, while Memphis is 10-8 against the spread on the road, so I’m going to pass on the side. The Grizzlies have scored 119 points or less in three straight games, and are facing a red-hot Minnesota defense, so I’m expecting a low scoring game tonight. Take the under the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Under 229.5
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