Memphis Grizzlies (27-15) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (22-20)
Game Info: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:30 pm (FedExForum)
Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies +3.5 -- Over/Under: 233.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies collide at the FedExForum on Monday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in pretty good form as they've won five of their last eight games overall. The Timberwolves will be hoping to bounce back in this one after running into the red-hot Cavaliers in a 124-117 home defeat on Saturday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 28 points and five assists, Julius Randle added 20 points with 14 rebounds and nine assists while Rudy Gobert chipped in with 17 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 38 from the 3-point line. The Timberwolves kept pace with the Cavaliers in a close contest, until the third quarter where they scored just 19 points to trail by as many as 20 points.
Memphis Grizzlies
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies haven't been at their best as they've split their last 10 games, but they will be gunning for a third straight victory after making light work of the Spurs in a 140-112 road win on Friday. Santi Aldama led the team in scoring with 29 points on 10 of 19 shooting off the bench, Jaylen Wells and Desmond Bane each scored 22 points while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 19 points and four assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot a healthy 56 percent from the field and 19 of 44 from the 3-point line. The Grizzlies struggled to contain the Spurs early on and trailed going into halftime before they dominated the second half by 78-48 to win comfortably in the end. The Grizzlies will take on the Hornets after this game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won 13 of their last 14 games against the Timberwolves at FedExForum following a win.
- The Timberwolves have lost seven of their last eight road games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 home games against the Timberwolves following a win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a home loss.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine games at FedExForum when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Timberwolves have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies' last five games.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at FedExForum when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies' last four games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Timberwolves' last five games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Donte DiVincenzo is still out and Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable, while the Grizzlies are still playing without Marcus Smart and Ja Morant. I'm not surprised that the Timberwolves have opened as slight favorites on the road as they looked great in their win over the Cavaliers and the Grizzlies are still banged up with Morant still out injured. With that being said, you can make an argument for either side here, but if Gobert is out injured, I think the Grizzlies can take advantage and pull off the minor upset at home.
Peter’s Pick Memphis +3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
