Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Timberwolves versus the Grizzlies? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSSE. The game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The Timberwolves are the favored team in this Western conference contest against the Grizzlies. The game’s over/under currently sits at 216.5 points.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -6.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-101 in favor of the Timberwolves.
  • Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.9% and knocking down 12 threes.

Will the Timberwolves Come Through as Road Favorites?

The Timberwolves will face the Grizzlies bringing in an overall record of 11-4 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. At the moment, the team holds 1st place in the Western Conference and 1st place in the Northwest division.

Presently, Minnesota boasts an ATS record of 8-6, which is above .500 against the spread. The Timberwolves maintain an ATS record of 1-5 on the road, while they have a 7-1 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

The Timberwolves offense is coming off a game in which they scored 111 points vs. the Kings. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.9% while connecting on 12 threes. Anthony Edwards led the team in scoring, putting up 35 points. Additionally, Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 27 points for the Timberwolves.

So far this season, the Timberwolves defense has been performing well, ranking 4th in the NBA at 107.0 points allowed per contest.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 49.7% while allowing 33.9% from downtown.

Can the Grizzlies Please their Home Crowd?

Over the Grizzlies’ last five games, they are 0-5 and come in with an overall record of 3-12. In road games, the Grizzlies have a 3-5 record this season, in contrast to their 0-7 record when playing at home.

Memphis has an ATS record of 5-10 for this season, which includes their current two game losing streak against the spread. In their last two games as underdogs, the Grizzlies have faced ATS losses, and they have a 2-5 record against the spread as favorites.

Against the Suns, the Grizzlies had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 106.2 points per game. They scored 89 points and posted a field goal percentage of 46.2% in the game. Santi Aldama led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Derrick Rose contributed 17 points for the Grizzlies.

Memphis’ defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 113.7 points per game.

So far this season, the Grizzlies’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 5th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 24.5 times per game vs. Memphis.