The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-19) are winners of three consecutive games, while the Memphis Grizzlies (18-28) are struggling mightily without PG Ja Morant in the lineup. The two teams go head-to-head in a game that tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET at FedEx Forum on Saturday.
Below is our Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies prediction and picks for Saturday’s matchup. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and over/unders.
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Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Entering Saturday, the Timberwolves are in seventh place in the Western Conference, but a win on Saturday could catapult them multiple spots in the standings. Minnesota's most recent win was a 123-111 decision against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.
The Grizzlies are heading in the complete opposite direction. Memphis has lost five consecutive games, including the most recent one being a 114-106 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Over/Under, Spread
The Timberwolves enter Saturday’s game as 7.5-point road favorites, returning a 1.26x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Grizzlies are home underdogs with a 3.44x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Minnesota Timberwolves -7.5
- Over/Under: 229.5
- Game Winner Payout: Timberwolves 1.26x | Grizzlies 3.44x
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Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies injury report for Saturday, via NBA.com.
Timberwolves Injury Report
- G Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot): OUT
Grizzlies Injury Report
- PG Ja Morant (elbow): OUT
Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Prediction on Spread
Here are some facts and figures to help you make your Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies prediction on Saturday, January 31.
- Minnesota is 7-9 against the spread as a road favorite, producing a 43.8% cover rate.
- Memphis has a 3-8 record ATS as a home underdog, the third-lowest cover rate (27.3%) in the NBA.
- The Timberwolves are one of the more dangerous offensive units in the NBA. Minnesota averages 119.0 points per game (fifth in the NBA), while also shooting 37.4% from beyond the arc (fourth).
- Minnesota also excels at defending the perimeter. The Timberwolves hold their opponents to a 35.2% shooting percentage from 3-point range (10th).
- The Grizzlies are 23rd in the NBA in 3-point shooting, connecting on just 34.6% of their shots from long range.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Timberwolves have compiled a defensive rating of 111.8, fourth-best in the NBA.
- Minnesota is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 meetings vs. Memphis, winning two of the last three.
Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Picks for PrizePicks Today: Saturday, January 31
Here are the top Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies picks to target for Saturday, January 31, on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by Timberwolves PF Julius Randle and Grizzlies PF-C Jaren Jackson Jr.
Timberwolves PF Julius Randle vs. Grizzlies Projection: 32.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Randle has averaged 31.0 points, rebounds, and assists over his last five games.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, Randle has secured 34.0% of his contested rebound opportunities.
- Randle has pulled down at least five rebounds in each of his previous five contests.
- Per databallr, Randle has registered 26.6 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, ranking in the 92nd percentile.
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Grizzlies PF-C Jaren Jackson Jr. vs. Timberwolves Projection: 27.5 Pts + Rebs
- Jackson Jr. averaged 28.0 combined points and rebounds in his last five games.
- Per NBA Advanced Stats, JJJ has hauled in 41.1% of his contested rebound opportunities.
- According to Add More Funds, Jackson Jr. registers 29.1 points per 100 possessions, ranking second on the team behind Morant.
- Jackson Jr. has scored at least 26 points in two of his past four contests.
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