Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Skyler Carlin | Staff Writer

The Minnesota Timberwolves (16-4) go up against the Memphis Grizzlies (6-14) on Friday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Minnesota leads 1-0

The Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 102-94 on Wednesday, but they failed to cover as 11.5-point home favorites as the Under (231.5) connected. Minnesota is on a 5-game winning streak and it currently owns the best record in the NBA.

The Grizzlies covered as 1.5-point road favorites, and the Under (220.5) hit, in their 116-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Memphis has won 3 of its last 4 games, but it is still tied for the 2nd-worst record in the Western Conference.

Timberwolves at Grizzlies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Grizzlies +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -5.5 (-115) | Grizzlies +5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Grizzlies key injuries

Timberwolves

F Jaden McDaniels (ankle) out

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out
F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
G Luke Kennard (knee) out
G Ja Morant (suspension) out
G Marcus Smart (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 109, Grizzlies 99

Moneyline

Go ahead and PASS on the moneyline in this game unless you're confident in the Grizzlies securing the win at home. Backing the Timberwolves at -250 odds isn't worth the risk.

Against the spread

TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-115) has fantastic value as these teams are on opposite ends of the spectrum in the Western Conference. Outside of G Desmond Bane and F Jaren Jackson Jr., the Grizzlies don't have much firepower on the offensive end of the court.

The Timberwolves are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings overall, and the 3 wins in that span are all by at least 8 points.

Over/Under

UNDER 213.5 (-110) is the lean in this matchup as the Grizzlies are playing extremely shorthanded. The Timberwolves also boast the best defensive rating in the NBA.

At the same time, Memphis has the 3rd-worst offensive rating, the 2nd-worst effective field-goal percentage, and both teams are in the bottom half of the league in pace.

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