Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves 1/27/2023 Best Picks, Odds and Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies will conclude their 5-game road trip at Target Center in Minneapolis with the Timberwolves on Friday evening. The Grizzlies are 2nd at 31-17 in the Western Conference are in the midst of a four-game losing streak and fell to 2.5 games behind Denver for Western Conference supremacy. Memphis was unable to make the plays down the stretch of a 122-120 road loss against Golden State, Wednesday.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 117.1 points on 47% in FG shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 44.7% shooting from the field. PG Ja Morant is averaging 27.3 points and 8 assists, while SG Desmond Bane is averaging 21.6 points and 5.1 rebounds. PF Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the FT line. Memphis is allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.7 rebounds per game.
- Memphis is 12-6 ATS in their last 18 games with the Timberwolves.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games against Minnesota.
- The total remained UNDER in 9 of Memphis’ last 12 games on the road.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves 1/27/2023 Best Picks, Odds and Preview
Meanwhile, The Minnesota Timberwolves won 16 of their first 26 home games and are presently tied with the Warriors for eighth place in the Western Conference standings. Minnesota spoiled Brandon Ingram’s return during a 111-102 road loss against New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday. The Timberwolves are 8th at 25-25 in the Western Conference and outscored the Pelicans 39-21 in the second quarter and shot 49 percent from the field.
The Timberwolves are averaging 115.2 points on 49.2% FG shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.7% shooting from the field. SG Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.5 points and 6 boards while Center Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.8 points and 5.3 assists. PG D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert grabbed 11.6 rebounds. The T-Wolves are shooting 35.4% from beyond the arc and 77.9% from the FT line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 7 matches with the Grizzlies.
- Minnesota is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home.
- The total remained UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games at home against Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA pick for this contest is the Memphis Grizzlies. Timberwolves Center Rudy Gobert is not sure to play in this match with right groin soreness. These two teams rank in the top seven in tempo, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Grizzlies to snap their losing streak with a double-digit win. Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies win 126-115.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: Friday, January 27, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5
NBA Totals: 237.5
