Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath | in NBA Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies head to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA on Thursday night. The hosts currently lead the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-11, while the visitors are in 13th place with a record of 15-25.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in decent form, securing victories in four of their last six games overall, and they aim to maintain their momentum after a hard-fought 116-107 home win against the Warriors on Monday. Vince Williams Jr. played a pivotal role, leading the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while GG Jackson added 23 points off the bench. Scoring-wise, Memphis ranks 29th in the NBA, averaging 108.3 points per game, while the Minnesota squad boasts the top defensive record in the league, allowing 107.6 points per game. Despite their lower offensive ranking, the Grizzlies have shown strength on defense, currently positioned 13th in the NBA, allowing 113.2 points per game. However, Memphis faces a significant injury crisis, with as many as seven players likely to miss the upcoming match, including key players like Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and Steven Adams.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in fine form, having won five of their last seven games overall, and they are aiming for a fourth consecutive victory after securing a 124-117 road win against the Pistons last night. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards led the team with 27 points each, while Jaden McDaniels added 23 points. In terms of scoring, the Timberwolves rank 21st in the league, averaging 113.4 points per game, while the Memphis Grizzlies allow the 13th-fewest points per game (113.2) in NBA action. However, the Timberwolves' standout performance has been on the defensive end. They currently hold the top spot as the best defensive team in the league, maintaining an average of just 107.6 points conceded per match this season, which is almost three points better than the second-placed Cleveland Cavaliers. Jaylen Clark is the only player unavailable for the Timberwolves in the upcoming match.
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The Best Betting Odds for Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies Match
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Who will win the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Basketball game?
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies game on 1/18/24 of the current NBA season:
- Minnesota Timberwolves has a 68.23% chance to pick up the win against Memphis Grizzlies according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.13.
- There is a probability of 31.77% ⭐ for Memphis Grizzlies to win vs Minnesota Timberwolves with odds of 6.5 at Bet365.
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Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies's standings in the NBA
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0.329 | 82 | 27 | 55 | -5 |
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Minnesota Timberwolves against Memphis Grizzlies : Head to Head (H2H)
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Minnesota Timberwolves - Memphis Grizzlies Key Points
- The Grizzlies have covered the 214.5 line in each of their last five matches
- The Grizzlies have covered the 214.5 line in each of their last eight away games
- The Timberwolves have covered the 214.5 line in 14 of their last 20 matches
- Each of the last three matches between these sides have gone over 214.5 points
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Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Timberwolves are huge favorites here, and we’re not convinced that they will be able to cover the 13.0-point advantage. Make no mistake, they have been very good this season, but the Grizzlies have a knack for sticking around for long enough to keep games interesting. Therefore, we feel that this one will be closer than most expect, and we like the looks of the relatively achievable Over result. Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction: Over 214.5.
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