Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Timberwolves vs Grizzlies prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Memphis.

  • The Timberwolves visit Memphis with a record of 22-20.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (11th).
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Grizzlies.
  • The Grizzlies are set to host the Timberwolves at 27-15.
  • Memphis has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (5th).
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 140-112 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Timberwolves travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies at 2:30 ET. Memphis is favored by 4.5 and has won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 235.

Minnesota is currently 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 22-20. The Grizzlies are 3rd in the West at 27-15.

Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies
  • Where: Memphis at FedExForum
  • Date: Monday, January 20th
  • Betting Odds MEM -4.5, MIN +159 | MEM -188 O/U 235

Timberwolves Preview: Can Minnesota Lock in a Road Win?

The Timberwolves fell to 22-20 on the season after a 124-117 home loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday. Minnesota, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread. The total points of 241 exceeded the O/U line of 227 by 14.

A 12-0 run by Cleveland early in the game put Minnesota in a hole, as the score went from 36-31 to 48-31. The Timberwolves were down 89-79 heading into the 4th quarter and outscored the Cavaliers 38-35 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28 points and 5 assists in their 124-117 loss to the Cavaliers, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. Minnesota connected on 15 threes, shooting 39.5% from deep and 47.8% overall from the field. Julius Randle contributed 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 58.3%, while Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 12 boards, making 85.7% of his shots.

Edwards scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, with 11 more in the 1st. Rob Dillingham also added 12 points in the final period. Gobert had 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Timberwolves gave up 124 points to the Cavaliers on Saturday, allowing 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and 31 in the 2nd. Their toughest stretch came in the 4th, where they allowed 35 points. Overall, Minnesota held Cleveland to 45% shooting from the field.

The Timberwolves struggled to contain the Cavaliers from beyond the arc, giving up 17 threes on 35% shooting. They also sent Cleveland to the line 25 times, where the Cavaliers converted 23 free throws. Minnesota finished with 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Grizzlies Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Grizzlies?

The Timberwolves dropped to 22-20 on the season after a 124-117 home loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday. Minnesota was +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 241, going over the pre-game line of 227 by 14 points.

A key moment in the game was a 12-0 run by the Cavaliers, which extended their lead from 36-31 to 48-31. Minnesota fell behind 89-79 going into the 4th quarter and, despite outscoring Cleveland 38-35 in the final period, couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Grizzlies put up 140 points in their win over the Spurs, shooting 56.7% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 43.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 29 points, knocking down 5 threes, while Desmond Bane and Jaylen Wells each added 22 points, with Wells hitting 6 threes at 75% efficiency.

Wells did most of his damage in the 2nd quarter, scoring 13 points, while Aldama was consistent throughout, scoring 7 or 8 points in each quarter. Bane came through in the 4th, scoring 9 points, while Jaren Jackson and Wells each added 6 points in the final period.

Despite giving up 35 points in the 2nd quarter, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points to help secure the win. They also limited the Spurs to 26 points in the 4th quarter.

Overall, the Grizzlies allowed the Spurs to shoot 47% from the field, including 36% from three, where San Antonio made 13 threes. The Grizzlies sent the Spurs to the line 23 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, the Grizzlies recorded 9 steals.

Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Timberwolves are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Grizzlies offense has averaged 124 points per game while allowing an average of 120. Memphis posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 7-3 ATS.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 1-1-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.

Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Prediction

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