The Minnesota Timberwolves pay a visit to the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on Saturday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves look like they have moved on from their ugly five-game losing streak as they are now on a three-game win streak after blowing past the Thunder in a 123-111 statement win on Thursday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 26 points and five assists on nine of 17 shooting, Jaden McDaniels added 21 points on eight of 11 shooting while Naz Reid chipped in with 18 points off the bench. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 51 percent from the field and 22 of 47 from the 3-point line as they took the fight to the Thunder with 34 points in the first quarter to jump out to a double digit lead. They didn’t take their foot off the gas until the lead ballooned to 22 points at one stage.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 12 of their last 15 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game losing streak after taking down the Pelicans in a 114-106 road defeat last night. Jaren Jackson Jr and Cam Spencer led the team with 16 points each, Cedric Coward added 13 points while Jock Landale chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 43 percent from the field and 12 of 41 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 32 points in the first quarter to lead for most of the first half. However, they lost their focus coming out of the halftime break and they just didn’t give themselves a chance after getting smashed by 35-15 in the third quarter.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Timberwolves have lost 12 of their 13 previous night games at FedExForum following a home win.
- The Grizzlies have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against the Timberwolves following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Timberwolves following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Grizzlies have lost 18 of their last 19 games at FedExForum against teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last 12 games as road favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Timberwolves and Grizzlies.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Grizzlies’ last seven games at FedExForum following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are still missing Terrence Shannon Jr., while the Grizzlies have ruled out Ty Jerome, Santi Aldama, Ja Morant, and Zach Edey. The Timberwolves are starting to heat up again, and they will be brimming with confidence after routing the Thunder in an impressive win on Thursday. In contrast, the Grizzlies have gone cold again; they are still missing most of their starting lineup, and they have now played their second game of a back-to-back set. The Timberwolves were always going to be favorites in this matchup, but I actually expected the line to be higher, so I will happily take the Timberwolves to get the win and cover on the road in this one.