Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Friday, February 10, 2023

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The Memphis Grizzlies (33-21) are seven-point favorites against the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-28) on February 10, 2023 at FedExForum — despite the Grizzlies sputtering right now, going 2-8 over their last 10 games. A 234.5-point over/under is set in this matchup.

How to bet Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with sportsbooks listing the Grizzlies as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, the Grizzlies have -273 odds to pick up the win, while the Timberwolves are listed at +220 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 234.5 points.

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Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves Game Time and How to Watch

  • Game Day: Friday, February 10, 2023
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Arena: FedExForum

Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

Against the spread, the Grizzlies are 25-26-3 this year. Memphis has been chosen as the favorite in 44 games this year and has walked away with the win 32 times (72.7%) in those games. The Grizzlies have eclipsed the over/under in 41.4% of their opportunities this year (24 times in 58 games with a set point total).

The Timberwolves are 27-29-2 against the spread this year. Minnesota has a 14-15 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 48.3% of those games). Timberwolves games this season have gone over the point total 44.8% of the time (26 out of 58 games with a set point total).

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Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players

Grizzlies

Grizzlies Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Ja Morant 45 27.4 5.8 8.3 1 0.3 1.7
Desmond Bane 32 21.6 4.8 4.1 0.9 0.3 3.1
Jaren Jackson Jr. 37 16.8 6.6 0.8 1 3.3 1.5
Dillon Brooks 49 15.1 3.3 2.7 0.9 0.2 1.8
Brandon Clarke 48 10.4 5.6 1.2 0.6 0.7 0

Timberwolves

Timberwolves Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 58 24.7 6 4.6 1.7 0.6 2.7
Rudy Gobert 47 13.2 11.4 0.9 0.9 1.3 0
Jaden McDaniels 55 11.3 3.8 2.1 1 1 1.2
Jaylen Nowell 58 11 2.7 2.1 0.7 0.1 1.1
Mike Conley 43 10.7 2.5 7.7 1 0.2 1.8
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Grizzlies: Luke Kennard: Out (Trade Pending), Steven Adams: Out (Knee)

Timberwolves: Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Questionable (Trade Pending), Mike Conley: Questionable (Trade Pending), Rudy Gobert: Questionable (Groin), Kyle Anderson: Questionable (Back), Austin Rivers: Out (Suspension), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)

What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies

With 116 points per game on offense, Memphis ranks ninth in the NBA. At the other end, it allows 112.2 points per contest, which ranks ninth in the league. The Grizzlies are putting up 118.2 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, they are averaging 113.8 points per contest. The Grizzlies have seen a decrease in scoring lately, racking up 109.5 points per game in their last 10 outings, 6.5 points fewer than the 116 they’ve scored this season.

Memphis ranks 20th in the NBA with 11.3 three-pointers per game so far this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 23rd with a 34.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Of the shots taken by the Grizzlies in 2022-23, 64.5% of them have been two-pointers (74% of the team’s made baskets) and 35.5% have been from beyond the arc (26%).

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What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota scores 115.9 points per game and give up 115.5, making them 10th in the NBA offensively and 19th on defense. The Timberwolves are scoring more points at home (117.5 per game) than away (113.8). The Timberwolves have performed better offensively in their last 10 games, generating 118.6 points per contest, 2.7 more than their season average of 115.9.

In 2022-23, Minnesota is 16th in the NBA in 3-point makes (12 per game) and 16th in 3-point percentage (35.7%). In 2022-23, the Timberwolves have taken 38.6% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 61.4% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 28% of the Timberwolves’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 72% have been 2-pointers.

Our pick to win this game is the Grizzlies, and we predict that Timberwolves will cover the spread (Grizzlies -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 234.5 points.

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You can bet on Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves at every legal online sportsbook. For more NBA odds, including moneylines, spreads, over/under totals as well as NBA prop odds, check out the latest NBA lines as well as our guide to the best NBA betting sites.

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WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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