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.