Memphis Grizzlies (31-17) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (25-25)
January 27, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves +3.5; Over/Under: +239
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The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Friday in NBA action at the Target Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 117.1 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 27.3 points and 8 assists, while Desmond Bane is averaging 21.6 points and 5.1 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.7 rebounds per game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 115.2 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.5 points and 6 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.8 points and 5.3 assists. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 11.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Trends
The Grizzlies are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Timberwolves are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 overall. The over is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 Friday games. The Grizzlies are 19-8 ATS in the last 27 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Memphis Grizzlies are having a rough week, but struggles usually don’t last long with this team, and they’re still winning in the favorite role by an average of 8.1 points. The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of those teams that right when you start to believe in them, they let you down. We’re laying a small number. Give me the Grizzlies.
