The Memphis Grizzlies host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a matchup with significant postseason implications on Thursday. Minnesota, who is in eighth place in the Western Conference standings, is is 46-33 overall and 23-17 on the road, while Memphis, who is currently the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, is 47-32 overall and 25-14 at home. The Timberwolves have won five of their last six games, but are looking to bounce back from a 110-103 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Grizzlies are looking to win their fourth straight after beating the Charlotte Hornets 124-100 on April 8. Jaylen Wells (wrist) is out for the Grizzlies. Memphis is 40-38-1 and Minnesota is 37-41-1 against the spread this season.
Tipoff from the FedExForum in Memphis is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Minnesota is a 2-point favorite in the latest Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies odds from SportsLine consensus, and the over/under for total points scored is 231.5. Minnesota is listed at -129 (risk $129 to win $100), while Memphis is at +108 on the moneyline. Before making any Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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The model has set its sights on Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for the game:
- Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies spread: Timberwolves -2
- Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies over/under: 231.5 points
- Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies money line: Minnesota -129, Memphis +108
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Why the Grizzlies can cover
The Grizzlies are currently one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference. Memphis has won three straight games, and now has a leg up on the Warriors and Timberwolves in the race to avoid the Play-In Games. The Grizzlies are also 40-38-1 against the spread this season.
Point guard Ja Morant has been on a tear for Memphis. In his last three games, Morant is averaging 31.3 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game. For the season, the former Murray State standout has per game averages of 23.0 points, 7.3 assist, and 4.2 rebounds. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Timberwolves can cover
Minnesota can jump into a tie with the Warriors and Grizzlies for sixth place in the Western Conference with a win. The Timberwolves are 4-2 against the spread in their last six games, and own a 21-19 ATS record in road games this season. Minnesota has also won five of its last six games.
Anthony Edwards is blossoming into one of the top young stars in the NBA for the Timberwolves. The former No. 1 overall pick is averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this season. Center Rudy Gobert continues to be a dominant presence inside the paint for Minnesota, averaging 11.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies 10,000 times and is leaning Under on the point total, projecting 226 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s NBA picks.
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