Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-120) will host the Grizzlies (+101) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 1.5 points and has won three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 230 points.
Memphis is 24-14 and sits third in the Western Conference, while Minnesota is 20-17 and seventh. The game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on FDSN.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +1.5
This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 148-121 in favor of the Grizzlies.
- Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.
- From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 17 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for Memphis?
The Grizzlies fell to 24-14 on the season after a 119-115 home loss to the Rockets on Thursday. Memphis, favored by three points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 234 narrowly missed the over/under line of 234.5.
Houston’s 12-0 run early on shifted momentum, taking the score from 22-19 to 31-22. Memphis tried to fight back, winning the 2nd quarter 27-23 and holding the Rockets to 18 points in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough as they couldn’t overcome a 101-92 deficit heading into the final period.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 27 points in their 119-115 loss to the Rockets, scoring 14 of those in the 3rd quarter. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 21 points, and Desmond Bane added 16, with 10 coming in the final period.
Memphis shot 50% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.2% of their threes, making 10 in total. Bane connected on 2 threes, shooting 40% from deep.
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 45-point 1st quarter by the Rockets, ultimately allowing 119 points in Thursday’s loss. Memphis held Houston to 42% shooting from the field and gave up 13 three-pointers at a 38% clip.
The Grizzlies sent the Rockets to the line 41 times, where they hit 24 free throws. Memphis recorded 33 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They also contributed 9 steals and 8 blocks in the game.
Can the Timberwolves Please their Home Crowd?
The Timberwolves improved to 20-17 on the season with a 104-89 road win over the Magic on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 193 points fell short of the 199.5 O/U line.
A key moment came when the Timberwolves went on a 12-0 run, extending the score from 40-37 to 49-40. They led 78-62 heading into the 4th quarter, and although Orlando outscored them 27-26 in the final period, Minnesota’s early dominance secured the win.
Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Magic, shooting 50% from the field. Anthony Edwards added 21 points despite hitting just 26.3% of his shots, connecting on 4 threes at 36.4%.
Minnesota shot 40% overall, with 12 made threes at 35.3%. Naz Reid contributed 16 points, hitting 2 threes at 50%, while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 12 points, scoring 6 in the 3rd quarter.
The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 89 points on Thursday. Minnesota’s defense was consistent throughout, giving up 18 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Orlando to 37% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves were equally effective, allowing just 10 made threes on 25% shooting. They sent the Magic to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13. Minnesota also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.