The Memphis Grizzlies (12-14) pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9) Wednesday. Tip-off from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Memphis won 2-1
Memphis dominated the LA Clippers 121-103 Monday while covering as a 5.5-point road underdog as the Under (229.5) hit. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 31 points but it was G Cam Spencer and his 27 points that really helped Memphis secure the blowout. This time out, however, Spencer will miss the game due to personal reasons. The Grizzlies forced 19 turnovers and put up 52 points in the paint against LA.
Minnesota beat the Sacramento Kings 117-103 Sunday to cover as a 10-point home favorite while the Under (235.5) cashed. With Anthony Edwards out due to a foot injury, 5 Timberwolves stepped up to score at least 18 points to beat the Kings. The Timberwolves won the rebounding and turnover battles against Sacramento.
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Grizzlies at Timberwolves odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Timberwolves -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +7.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Grizzlies at Timberwolves key injuries
Grizzlies
- C Brandon Clarke (knee) questionable
- C Zach Edey (ankle) out
- G Ty Jerome (calf) out
- G Ja Morant (ankle) questionable
- G Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) out
- G Cam Spencer (personal) out
Timberwolves
- G Mike Conley (achilles) out
- G Anthony Edwards (foot) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 115, Grizzlies 111
PASS.
Edwards is expected to return here, so the Wolves will easily win and cover as -300 favorites with him back in the lineup. However, Minnesota is not worth the risk of betting on as such a heavy favorite here, so pas and bet on the spread and/or Over/Under instead.
BET GRIZZLIES +7.5 (-110).
Even while being arguably the most injured team in basketball, the Grizzlies are still 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games, while the Wolves are just 2-4 ATS in their last 6 outings. Finally, the Grizzlies have also covered ATS in both of their last 2 matchups against the Timberwolves in Minnesota.
Be aware, however, that the Wolves lead 6-4 ATS in the last 10 matchups between these squads.
LEAN UNDER 230.5 (-110).
The Under has hit in 3 of Minnesota’s last 4 games. For Memphis, the Under is 3-1 in its last 4 outings and is 17-9 on the season.
With so many injuries for the Grizzlies and uncertainties around the health of Edwards on the other side, this will likely be more of a defensive battle than an offensive one.
Be aware that the Over is 6-4 in the previous 10 meetings between these squads.
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