Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves 1/27/23- NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Jan. 27, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MEM -4 ; O/U 237
The Memphis Grizzlies continuing West Coast road trip Friday night with a game in Minnesota against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Memphis comes into Friday 14 games above .500 despite riding a four-game skid after a 2 point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Offensively Memphis did shoot the ball extremely well making 47.7% of their shots and knocked down 10 long balls but the Grizzlies made only 70% from the free throw line and turned the ball over 14 times in the loss. Defensively Memphis was obliterated as Golden State scored 122 points including 69 in the second-half on 50.6% shooting in 43.8% from beyond the arc.
Ja Morant led the Memphis offense posting a team high 29 points to go along with a team leading 12 assists in 35 minutes of action. Desmond Bane added 20 points and Brandon Clarke chipped in 19 points in 32 minutes as well. Santi Aldama posted a team high 13 points in 21 minutes off the bench.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves go back home Friday night at an even 25-25 on the year following a nine point win against New Orleans. Defensively Minnesota played great allowing only 102 points on 43.5% shooting and forced 15 total turnovers. Offensively Minnesota was the better team making nearly 49% of their shots and 37.9% from beyond the arc leading to 111 total points.
Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 37 points in 37 minutes and point guard DeAngelo Russell chipped in a second best 19 points in 39 minutes as well. Big man Rudy Gobert posted 17 points and a team leading 12 rebounds, while Kyle Anderson and Josh McDaniels scored ten points each as all five Minnesota starters posted double figures.
Recent Betting Trends:
Memphis are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis' last 5 games.
Memphis are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Minnesota are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
Minnesota are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games.
Free Betting Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -4
The Memphis Grizzlies are the better team in this matchup and need to get back on track Friday night. Look for Memphis to overwhelm Minnesota for the full 48 minutes as the Grizzlies will end their losing streak. Take Memphis to do enough Friday night on the road to get the win and cover in Minneapolis. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win and cover 117-103.