<p> The Grizzlies roll into Minnesota on the last game of 5-game road trip that has seem them lose all four games. The Timberwolves have been playing better as of late with three wins in theri last four games overall and 4-1 in their last five home games. The NBA odds board lists Memphis as a -3 road favorite with the total set at 237.5.</p>
<h2>Notable Injuries</h2>
<p><b>Grizzlies</b>
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<li>Danny Green (Out) ACL/LCL</li>
<li>Steven Adams (Out) Knee</li>
<li>John Konchar (Out) Concussion</li>
<li>Desmond Bane (Questionable) Knee</li>
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<p><br><b>Timberwolves</b><br>
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<li>Rudy Gobert (Questionable) Groin</li>
<li>Karl-Anthony Towns (Out) Calf</li>
<li>Taurean Prince (Out) Ankle</li>
<li>Jordan McLaughlin (Out) Calf</li>
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<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>Heading into the game, Memphis is 31-17 overall. When taking to the road, Memphis has a mark of 11-14 and a win percentage of 44%. Currently, the team is 2nd in the Western Conference. So far, they are 23-23-2 vs. the spread. Memphis travels to take on the Timberwolves, hoping to avoid their 5th straight loss.</p>
<p>After suffering a 122-120 loss to the Warriors, Memphis will be looking to bounce back. Ja Morant was the team's leading scorer with 29 points on a shooting percentage of 50.0%. In terms of betting, the Grizzlies managed to cover the spread as 2-point underdogs heading into the game.</p>
<p>Heading into the game, Minnesota is 25-25 overall. When playing at home, Minnesota has a mark of 16-10 and a win percentage of 62%. Currently, the team is 8th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 23-27-0 vs. the spread. In Minnesota's last five games, the Timberwolves have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 4-1 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 6-4 and 6-4 ATS.</p>
<p>Minnesota will be looking to build on their most recent win over the Pelicans. Anthony Edwards led the team to a win with his 37 points. The Timberwolves were 3-point underdogs on the spread, giving them an ATS win.</p>
<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Grizzlies picked up the 114-103 win over the Timberwolves. The Grizzlies' margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 4.0 point favorite. So far, the two teams have split their season series, with each team at 1-1. When looking at how these teams have performed against the spread in recent matchups, the Timberwolves hold the edge at 3-2. However, the average scoring margin in these matchups has been tight, sitting at just -2 points per game. A combined average of 220 points per game was achieved in these matchups, leading to an over-under mark of 1-4.</p>
<h2>Analysis</h2>
<p>This season, Memphis is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 117.1 points per game. So far, the Grizzlies are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 101.6 possessions per game. Memphis' 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 34.9% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.9 3-point shots per game, placing them 18th in the NBA. Defensively, the Grizzlies have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 109.93 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.88%.</p>
<p>As the Grizzlies prepare for today's game, Ja Morant is their leading scorer with an average of 27.3 points per game. This season, Morant has a field goal percentage of 46.5%. The team's second-leading scorer is Dillon Brooks, who is averaging 15.8 points per game.</p>
<p>This season, Minnesota is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 115.2 points per game. So far, the Timberwolves are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 100.8 possessions per game. When looking at the team's 3-point shooting numbers, they profile as an average team in both percentage and attempts. For the season, the Timberwolves' offense is ranked 19th in 3-point attempts per game while connecting at a rate of 35.4%. The defense has been a struggle for Minnesota, as they are currently allowing 113.3 points per game. However, even with their overall struggles, the team has done a good job defending the 3-point line. So far, opposing teams have hit just 34.89% of their looks from deep.</p>
<p>Anthony Edwards is the top scorer for the Timberwolves, with an average of 24.5 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 45.9%. D'Angelo Russell is the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 17.6 points per game.</p>
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<h2>Betting Trends</h2>
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<li>The Grizzlies are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.</li>
<li>The Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win.</li>
<li>The Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.</li>
<li>The Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.</li>
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