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Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction 1/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Minnesota Timberwolves (22-20) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (27-15)
January 20, 2025 2:30 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -4; Over/Under: 235
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies meet Monday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Knicks, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Mavericks, Nuggets, and Hawks next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 110.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.1 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 19.3 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.


Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Rockets, beat the Spurs, and they play the Hornets, Pelicans, and Jazz next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.6 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.4 points and 7.5 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

  • The Grizzlies have won 13 of their last 14 home games against the Timberwolves following a win.
  • The Timberwolves have lost eight of their last nine games at FedExForum when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 14 games following a home loss.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 home games against Northwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine home games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • The road team has won each of the Timberwolves’ last seven games.
  • The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games when playing with a rest advantage.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
  • Desmond Bane ranks 9th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.2) this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

  • Anthony Edwards ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.3) this season.
  • Rudy Gobert ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FG% (64.9%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.4).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.7).
  • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.4%).
  • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.4).

Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Injury Report

The Timberwolves won’t have Terrence Shannon Jr. and Donte DiVincenzo. Rudy Gobert is questionable with an ankle injury.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Marcus Smart, Vince Williams Jr., and Cam Spencer. Ja Morant is questionable with foot soreness.

Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies should get the benefit of the doubt at home, where they’re 15-5 SU this season. However, it’s hard to lay points with the Grizzlies when you see Morant on the injury report as questionable. Also, this is a revenge spot for the Timberwolves after losing at home on a last-second shot to the Grizzlies a little over a week ago. I played the revenge spot with the Timberwolves earlier against the Knicks, and it worked like a charm, as they won outright as decent-sized dogs. The Timberwolves have some scrappiness to them and Edwards is super competitive. He didn’t forget the last meeting. The Timberwolves will want to return the favor. Of course, watch the injury report before betting. I still want the points with the Timberwolves.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +4

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