Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies (+575) head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves (-857) at the Target Center. Memphis is currently 13th in the Western Conference and has lost two straight games. Minnesota is 41-17 and has won two in a row.
This Western Conference matchup has a scheduled start time of 8:00 ET. The Timberwolves are favored by 12.5 points and the over/under line is set at 211.5. BSN has the TV coverage for this game.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Timberwolves have the leg up at 3-0. The Timberwolves also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 222 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last five road games, Memphis has averaged 105 points per game while allowing 116. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- In their last ten games at home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- Although the Timberwolves have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
This season, the Grizzlies have an average over/under line of 223.1, which is higher than today’s line of 211.5. In their games, the average combined scoring is 219.3 points per game.
Memphis has lost two straight games and is 20-38 overall, which puts them 13th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place.
Against the spread, the Grizzlies are 28-30 for the season, including a record of 16-13 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 23-21 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in four straight games.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Nets by a score of 111-86. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Memphis was getting 2.5 points as the underdog.
So far this season, Memphis has a record of 25-32-1 against the O/U line. In their last two games, the under has hit, and today’s line of 211.5 is lower than all but one of their games this season.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are 30th in the NBA at 106.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 109.1 points per game. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 20.7% of their games.
So far this season, the Grizzlies are 29th in field goal percentage at 44%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 29th in the league at 51%. From beyond the arc, Memphis is 10th in three-point makes but just 29th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
When it comes to pace, the Grizzlies are 17th in the NBA at 98.2 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 23rd in the league at 25.2 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 23rd in the NBA at 9.9 per game.
Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 9th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.8 points per game. The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.
Minnesota is currently the top team in the Western Conference with a record of 41-17. In the Western Conference, they have gone 28-8 compared to 13-9 against non-conference opponents.
The Timberwolves have won their last two games and are favored by 12.5 points today. Their ATS record at home is 14-13, and they have won straight-up in their last two games as the favorite.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 28-30, and their games have averaged 220 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 211.5 is lower than their season average of 222.7.
In their most recent game, the Timberwolves beat the Spurs by a score of 114-105. The O/U line for that game was 222, and Minnesota was favored by 12.5 points, giving them a 9-point ATS win.
When playing at home, the Timberwolves are averaging 112.1 points per game, which is 24th in the league. Overall, they are 20th in scoring at 113.6 points per game.
Minnesota’s offense has been efficient from three-point range this season, hitting 39% of their attempts, which is 3rd in the league. In terms of pace, the Timberwolves are 25th in the NBA at 97.4 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Minnesota is 8th in the league at 48%.
Coming into today’s game, the Timberwolves’ defense is giving up an average of 106.4 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Timberwolves squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 50.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.1% from downtown.
Based on projections, we have the Timberwolves coming out on top by a score of 99-78.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- The Timberwolves should also cover at -12.5
- Our NBA model projects 177 points, and we suggest taking the under
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Kyle Anderson – Hamstring – Questionable
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Personal – Out
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Illness – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- John Konchar – Thumb – Doubtful
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Lower Back – Out
