The Memphis Grizzlies (56-26) try to overcome a hostile crowd and advance into the next round when they visit the Timberwolves (45-37) at the Target Center in Minnesota on Friday. In today’s game, the Grizzlies emerged as a 1.5-point favorite against the Timberwolves. See more predictions in the Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.
BEST ODDS TO BET ON:
- Underdogs: Timberwolves +1.5 (-110)
- Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Over/Under: 229 points
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The Timberwolves (47-40-1 ATS) went 15-5 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Western Conference and are 4-2 ATS in their last six. The total has gone OVER in eight of Minnesota’s last 12 matches played in April, even as the Timberwolves are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 outings when playing at home against the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies (54-32-1 ATS) are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games against Minnesota and 14-6 SU in their last 20 matches, even as the total has gone UNDER in five of Memphis’ last seven outings on the road. Memphis outlasted Minnesota, 111-109,in Game 5 on Tuesday to move to a win away from reaching the conference finals.
Minnesota nearly made it two in a row after pulling off a 119-118 victory in Game 4 last Saturday. Rookie Anthony Edwards, who averages 24.2 points and 2.6 assists per game, will join All-Star center Karl Anthony Towns (22.6 ppg, 1.8 apg) in leading the Wolves in trying to force a Game 7 back to Memphis.
Final Predictions and Picks:
- Spread — 112 Memphis Grizzlies – 109 Minnesota Timberwolves
- Over/Under — OVER 229 points
A look at last time’s predictions:
Joel Embiid collected 33 points and 10 rebounds, Tyrese Maxey had 25, while James Harden added 22 points and 15 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers ousted the Toronto Raptors, 132-97, to advance into the conference finals after a 4-2 victory in their Eastern Conference first round series.
Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson scored 24 points each as they led the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-96 win over the Utah Jazz to complete a 4-2 victory in their Western Conference first round series and advance into the next round against the top seed Phoenix Suns.
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