Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Spread Pick & Prediction

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-33) will take on the Memphis Grizzlies (47-32) for the third time this season with action on Thursday, April 10 at 9:30 PM ET at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. MyBookie offers the Grizzlies as slight favorites with a point spread at -1.5 (+100).

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Timberwolves are 6-4 in their last 10 games and are coming off a 110-103 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. This loss snapped their five-game win streak, so they are aiming to bounce back quickly against a team they have yet to defeat this season.

The Bucks did not give up heading into the fourth despite being down 24 points, as they dropped 40 and held the Timberwolves to 13. Anthony Edwards played great despite the loss with 25 points on 37.0 percent shooting from the field.

Minnesota made 46.1 percent of their shots and 32.5 percent from three. Their defense allowed the Bucks to make 47.6 percent of their shots and 33.3 percent from downtown. The Timberwolves went 8-9 from the foul line while the Bucks were 18-25, which was one key aspect to this game.

The Timberwolves rank 17th in the league in scoring with 113.9 points a game. On defense they have been giving up 109.4 points to opposing teams, ranking sixth. This margin of error is solid, but does not give much breathing room for error.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies are 4-6 over their last 10-game stretch and are currently on a three-game winning streak. Their recent success was a 124-100 blowout over the Charlotte Hornets.

Ja Morant led with 28 points and eight assists while Zach Edey had 17 points and 19 rebounds to give the Grizzlies the boost they needed to run away with this. Memphis scored at least 30 or more points in the first three quarters and nearly had it in the fourth (27) as well.

Memphis made 45.2 percent of their shots and 32.7 percent from long range. They held the Hornets to 45.7 percent shooting overall and 28.9 percent from deep. The Hornets turned it over 15 times and allowed the Grizzlies to capitalize 25 points off of them.

The Grizzlies are scoring 121.7 points a game and rank second in the league. On defense, their opponents are getting 116.8 points each matchup on them which ranks 23rd. If their defense can be stronger, they will be a dangerous team.

MyBookie has you covered with the most lucrative Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting odds, showing the Grizzlies as 1.5-point favorites. According to market predictions, the Grizzlies have a 57.9 percent chance of winning at home.

This should be another close matchup, as indicated by the first two meetings. The Grizzlies are appealing at home, where they are 25-14. Look for the Grizzlies to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 (+100)