The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-7) take on the Memphis Grizzlies (8-4) Friday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Timberwolves have gotten off to a slow start to the season despite the acquisition of C Rudy Gobert. Minnesota fell to the Phoenix Suns (who were without G Chris Paul) Wednesday by the score of 129-117, failing to cover as a 2-point favorite at home.
The Grizzlies bounced back from a narrow loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday with a 124-122 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, however, they fell short of covering as 6-point favorites. Memphis has won 4 of its last 5 games and is 5th in the Western Conference.
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Timberwolves at Grizzlies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Grizzlies -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +4.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Timberwolves at Grizzlies key injuries
Timberwolves
- F Naz Reid (illness) out
Grizzlies
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Timberwolves at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 115, Timberwolves 108
Moneyline
I’ll PASS on wagering on Memphis (-190) Friday due to the steep odds. It’s fine taking the Grizzlies’ moneyline for parlays, but I wouldn’t recommend taking them straight up at their current odds.
Against the spread
GRIZZLIES -4.5 (-115) is the ideal choice in this game with the Timberwolves struggling to play consistent basketball with Gobert in the lineup. Meanwhile, G Ja Morant and G Desmond Bane have been a dynamic duo for Memphis.
Minnesota is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games against a team with a winning record. The Timberwolves are also 7-19 ATS in their last 26 meetings with the Grizzlies in Memphis and are 7-18 ATS in the last 25 meetings overall.
Over/Under
Even with both of these teams having talented scorers, UNDER 234.5 (-112) is where I’m leaning in this game. The Timberwolves have a slightly improved defense with Gobert as they are tied for the 15th-best defensive rating in the NBA.
The Timberwolves have hit the Under in each of their last 5 road games. On the other hand, the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between Minnesota and Memphis.
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