The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-28) battle the Memphis Grizzlies (33-21) Friday. Tip from FedEx Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
This will be the 4th and final matchup of the season between these teams. Minnesota is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) against Memphis as every home team has also covered. The Grizzlies won their lone home game in the season series 114-103, covering as a 4-point home favorite.
Minnesota is coming off a 143-118 win over the Jazz Wednesday, covering as a 9-point road underdog. The Timberwolves are 28-30 ATS on the season and 3-2 ATS over their last 5.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 104-89 win over Chicago, covering as a 9.5-point home favorite. Memphis is just 1-3 ATS over their last 4 games and 25-28-1 ATS on the season.
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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 11:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Grizzlies -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +6.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Timberwolves at Grizzlies key injuries
Timberwolves
- C Rudy Gobert (groin) questionable
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
Grizzlies
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Timberwolves at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 123, Timberwolves 114
Moneyline
PASS.
The Grizzlies have more star power with Wolves G D’Angelo Russell out in Minnesota. However, at (-270), they aren’t worth a play on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES -6.5 (-115).
The home team has covered every game between these teams through the first 3 matchups this season. Memphis did far less at the trade deadline and should have comradery on its side.
Memphis is also 16-10-1 ATS at home as well. Minnesota is just 11-15 ATS on the road this season. The Wolves have also alternated covering and not over their last 7 and are primed to fail to cover.
Ultimately, back GRIZZLIES -6.5 (-115).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 234.5 (-110).
The Timberwolves and Grizzlies both like to run, ranking 4th and 5th respectively in pace. They are going to push the tempo of this game, which should result in more points on the board.
The Wolves are 3-0-1 O/U in their last 4 while Memphis is 1-2 O/U in its last 3. Minnesota is 14-12 O/U on the road as well.
Combine it all and back the OVER 234.5 (-110).
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