Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Pick, Spread

The Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, but they have struggled lately. The Timberwolves are hot going into this match. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Grizzlies-Timberwolves prediction and pick.

The Grizzlies have been red hot this year and are among the best teams in the NBA, going 24-14. However, they haven’t been playing as well lately and have been more inconsistent. This team depends on what Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. do. can do this season. They can pull off a big win against a team as red-hot as the Timberwolves heading into this matchup.

The Timberwolves have had a slow start to the season, but have been on a hot streak recently, winning three straight games and going 20-17. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle keep this team going and are big on their winning streak. This would be a huge win for the Timberwolves because of how well the Grizzlies have played this season.

Here’s the Grizzlies-Timberwolves NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

NBA odds: Grizzlies-Timberwolves odds

Memphis Grizzlies: +1.5 (-112)

Moneiline: +104

Minnesota Timberwolves: -1.5 (-108)

Moneilines: -122

Over: 229.5 (-110)

Under: 229.5 (-110)

How to watch the Grizzlies vs. the Timberwolves

Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT

TV: FanDuel Sports Network North

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Why the Grizzlies could cover the spread/win

The Grizzlies offense has been great this year. They are tied for first with 122.9 points per game, fifth in field goal percentage at 48.3%, and 10th in three-point shooting at 36.8% from behind the arc. Seven Grizzlies players are averaging double figures in points, with Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way with 22.6 points per game. Ja Morant is then second in scoring with 21.5 points per game, leading the team with 7.7 assists per game. Jackson Jr. and Morant make up this offense and with them healthy and able to spread the ball around, they should score against this Timberwolves defense. Minnesota is a great defense, but the Grizzlies should succeed on that side of the court because of the two leading the offense.

The Grizzlies defense has been excellent this season. They are 19th in points allowed at 114.1 per game, third in overall field goal percentage at 44.2% from the field, and first in three-point field goal percentage at 33.1% from behind the arc. Santi Aldama leads the team in rebounding with 7.3 per game while Zach Edey is out. Then, three players are averaging at least one block per game, with Jackson Jr. leading the way with 1.7. Finally, five players are averaging at least one steal per game, with Jackson Jr. also leading in steals with 1.5. The Grizzlies should be able to defend the Kings as everything has been a struggle for Sacramento despite the good pieces they have on offense.

Why the Timberwolves could cover the spread/win

The Timberwolves have been inconsistent offensively this year. They are tied for 22nd at 108.9 points per game, 19th in field goal percentage at 45.6% and fifth in three-point percentage at 37.7%. Five Timberwolves are averaging in double figures, with Anthony Edwards leading the way with 25.7 points per game. Julius Randle then leads the team in assists with 4.4 per game, and Conley is right behind him with 4.3 per game. Edwards does everything in this offense, but Julius Randle has become very important next to him since being traded to the Knicks. This offense has talent, but they are very colorful, and that hurts this unit against a defense as good as the Grizzlies have been. However, they could catch fire against the Grizzlies, especially in this home matchup.

The Timberwolves defense has been excellent this year. They are fourth in defense at 107.2 points per game, eighth in field goal defense at 45.4%, and third in three-point defense at 34.1%. Rudy Gobert has been dominant down low in Minnesota and leads the team in rebounding with 10.7 per game while also leading the team in blocks with 1.5 per game. Then they were dominant with their on-ball defense, with four players averaging at least one steal per game, and Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels tied for the team lead with 1.4 steals apiece. The Timberwolves defense is the best unit in this game and should be able to slow down the Grizzlies’ red-hot offense at home.

Grizzlies-Timberwolves final prediction and pick

The Grizzlies were a great team, but I like the Timberwolves in this matchup. Minnesota’s defense is the best unit in this game and should slow down the Grizzlies despite their offensive balance. Ja Morant also has a tough matchup against Anthony Edwards. Expect Edwards to lead the Timberwolves to cover and win this game at home.

Grizzlies-Timberwolves Finals Prediction and Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5 (-108)