Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Odds & Prediction 2/10/23

Minnesota Timberwolves (30-28 SU, 28-30-0 ATS) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (33-21 SU, 25-27-2 ATS)
When: Friday, February 10th, 8:00 PM (ET)
Where: FedExForum, TN, Memphis
TV: BSSE

Point Spread: Min +9/Mem -9 (Deposit $100 and get $100 FREE with code PREDICTEM at Betnow!)
Total: 238.5
Money Line: Minnesota Timberwolves +302/-387

Notable Injuries

Timberwolves

• Mike Conley (Questionable) Trade Pending
• Kyle Anderson (Questionable) Back
• Rudy Gobert (Questionable) Groin
• Karl-Anthony Towns (Out) Calf
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Questionable) Trade Pending

Grizzlies

• Steven Adams (Out) Knee
• Luke Kennard (Out) Trade Pending

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Minnesota is 30-28 overall. When taking to the road, Minnesota has a mark of 10-16 and a win percentage of 38%. Currently, the team is 8th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 28-30-0 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 3-2 in their past five games and 3-2 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 6-4 SU and 6-4 ATS.

After their win against the Jazz, Minnesota will be looking to continue their momentum. Anthony Edwards had a big game, scoring 31 points to help lead the team to victory. As 8-point underdogs on the spread, the Timberwolves were able to come away with an ATS win

Heading into the game, Memphis is 33-21 overall. When playing at home, Memphis has a mark of 22-5 and a win percentage of 81%. Currently, the team is 2nd in the Western Conference. So far, they are 25-27-2 vs. the spread. In Memphis’ last five games, the Grizzlies have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 2-8 and 3-7 ATS.

In their previous game, the Memphis team emerged victorious against the Bulls, winning by a margin of 9 points as predicted. Ja Morant shone for the Grizzlies, scoring 34 points on a shooting percentage of 60.0%. The Grizzlies not only won the game but also successfully covered the spread.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Grizzlies picked up the 114-103 win over the Timberwolves. The Grizzlies’ margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 4.0 point favorite. So far this season, the Timberwolves have a record of 2-1 vs. the Grizzlies. Through the last five matchups between the teams, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 3-2. But, looking at the scoring margin in these games, an average of just 1 point per game separates the teams. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 0-5. Combined, they averaged 215 points in these games.

Analysis

This season, Minnesota is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 115.9 points per game. So far, the Timberwolves are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 101.2 possessions per game. The three-point shot has been a big part of Minnesota’s offensive game plan, as they are ranked 12th in 3-point attempts per game. So far, they have connected on 35.7% of their looks from the outside. The defense has been a weak area for Minnesota, as they are currently allowing 113.3 points per game. However, even with their overall struggles, the team has done a good job defending the 3-point line. So far, opposing teams have hit just 34.89% of their looks from deep.

Going into today’s game, Anthony Edwards is the leading scorer for the Minnesota team, with an average of 24.7 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 46.4%. The team’s second top scorer is Jaylen Nowell, who is averaging 11.0 points per game.

This season, Memphis is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 116.0 points per game. So far, the Grizzlies are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 101.3 possessions per game. Memphis’ 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 34.4% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.8 3-point shots per game, placing them 18th in the NBA. Defensively, the Grizzlies have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 109.93 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.88%.

As the Grizzlies prepare for today’s game, Ja Morant is their leading scorer with an average of 27.4 points per game. This season, Morant has a field goal percentage of 46.8%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Dillon Brooks, who is averaging 15.1 points per game.

Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
• The Timberwolves are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
• The Grizzlies are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
• The Grizzlies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.

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