The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies do battle once again the FedEx forum on Monday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to heat up again as they are now gunning for a fifth straight victory after blowing past the depleted Grizzlies in a 131-114 road win on Saturday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 33 points on nine of 21 shooting, Julius Randle added 27 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, while Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid each scored 20 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 53 percent from the field and 18 of 37 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with defense by holding the Grizzlies to just 21 points in the first quarter to jump out in front early. Before the Timberwolves exploded for 39 points in the third quarter to push the lead out to 22 points at one stage.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a terrible slump as they’ve lost 13 of their last 16 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a six-game slide after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves on Saturday. Ty Jerome led the team with 20 points and six assists, GG Jackson added 19 points on eight of 11 shooting while Jaylen Wells chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 49 percent from the field and 10 of 37 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Timberwolves from the start. They struggled to gain any traction until the fourth quarter when the game was already lost. Cedric Coward had a quiet game of just eight points on three of nine shooting while Cam Spencer finished with just five points off the bench.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won three of their last five games as home underdogs against the Timberwolves following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last three games at FedExForum following a road win.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 night games against the Timberwolves following a home loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games at FedExForum following a road win.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine games at FedExForum against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the last nine games between the Timberwolves and Grizzlies at FedExForum.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Timberwolves and Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Timberwolves teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six Monday games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven night games between the Timberwolves and Grizzlies have gone OVER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves could be shorthanded for this one, as they are keeping an eye on Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, who are both listed as questionable. The Grizzlies have ruled out Scotty Pippen Jr., John Konchar, Ja Morant, and Santi Aldama, with Jaren Jackson Jr. listed as questionable. This is definitely a game where you should check the lineups before tipoff, given the injury cloud hanging over both rosters. Even if the Timberwolves are missing two starters, they still have more than enough depth compared to the Grizzlies, who are already severely depleted and could be without Jackson Jr. as well. The line is reasonable for this matchup, so I will stick with the more reliable Timberwolves to get the win and cover on the road.