The Memphis Grizzlies (8-4) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (5-7), with the matchup tipping off at 9:30 PM ET from FedExForum on Friday, November 11, 2022. The Grizzlies are 4-point favorites in the game. A 234-point over/under has been set for the matchup.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with bookmakers listing the Grizzlies as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Grizzlies have -170 odds to pick up the win, while the Timberwolves are listed at +144 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 234 points.
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 11, 2022
- Game Time: 9:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Arena: FedExForum
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
The Grizzlies are 4-6-2 against the spread this year. Memphis has come away with eight wins in the 10 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Grizzlies games this year have eclipsed the over/under 58.3% of the time (seven out of 12 games with a set point total).
The Timberwolves have four wins against the spread in 12 games this season. Minnesota has been listed as the moneyline underdog just two other times so far this season, and it lost both games. Timberwolves games this season have eclipsed the over/under 33.3% of the time (four out of 12 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Grizzlies
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ja Morant | 11 | 28.8 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
Desmond Bane | 11 | 24.7 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 4 |
Dillon Brooks | 9 | 14.6 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
Tyus Jones | 12 | 10.8 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Brandon Clarke | 12 | 9.7 | 4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
Timberwolves
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Edwards | 12 | 21.3 | 5.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 12 | 21.3 | 8.9 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.1 |
D’Angelo Russell | 12 | 14 | 3.8 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
Rudy Gobert | 10 | 13.8 | 13.6 | 1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0 |
Jaylen Nowell | 12 | 11.8 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Grizzlies: Ziaire Williams: Out (Knee), Jaren Jackson: Out (Foot), Danny Green: Out (Acl/Lcl)
Timberwolves: Naz Reid: Out (Illness), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis has a top-five offense this season, ranking fifth-best in the league with 116.8 points per game. At the other end, it ranks 22nd with 115.3 points allowed per contest. Offensively the Grizzlies have fared better when playing at home this year, posting 117.6 points per game, compared to 116.1 per game on the road.
Memphis is draining 13.3 three-pointers per game this year (eighth-ranked in NBA), and it owns a 38.6% three-point percentage (fourth-best). So far this season, the Grizzlies have taken 62.8% two-pointers, accounting for 69.4% of the team’s baskets. They have shot 37.2% three-pointers (30.6% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
At 114 points scored per game and 115.8 points conceded, Minnesota is 11th in the NBA offensively and 23rd defensively.
Minnesota is 20th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (11.3 per game) and fourth-worst in 3-point percentage (32.5%). In 2022-23, the Timberwolves have taken 38.7% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 61.3% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 26.5% of the Timberwolves’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 73.5% have been 2-pointers.
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this game is the Grizzlies, and we predict that Grizzlies will cover the spread (Grizzlies -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 234 points.
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