The Memphis Grizzlies (12-14) and Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Timberwolves are 7.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies on the spread (Timberwolves -7.5), with the over/under set at 236.5 total points. Minnesota is a -285 to win outright on the moneyline, while Memphis is +230 to pull off the upset.
Continue below for my Grizzlies vs Timberwolves predictions and my NBA picks for Wednesday, December 17.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks
- Timberwolves -7.5
- Jaren Jackson Jr. 5+ Rebounds
Parlay Odds: +216 (DraftKings)
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Odds
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -115 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | +230 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -105 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | -285 |
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves NBA Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves will clash from the Twin Cities on Wednesday night.
Memphis enters the contest with a 12-14 record on the season.
The Grizzlies have played well lately, ripping off seven wins over their last 10 games.
Jaren Jackson Jr. leads Memphis with 17.4 points per game.
Minnesota has posted a 17-9 record this season.
Chris Finch’s team enters this matchup as the sixth seed in the Western Conference, trailing first-place Oklahoma City by seven games.
Former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with 28.6 points per game, though he has been listed as a game-time decision.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Betting Predictions
Timberwolves -7.5
We will trust the home team in this matchup.
Memphis limps into this game dealing with multiple key injuries, as they will be without big man Zach Edey and key bench pieces Cam Spencer and John Konchar.
Additionally, superstar Ja Morant may not suit up due to an ankle injury.
Minnesota is the deeper and healthier team in this matchup and should roll to a comfortable win tonight.
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5+ Rebounds
We’ll team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
The former Michigan State standout is averaging 5.0 rebounds per game this season and is in a strong position to cash this number tonight.
The Action Pro Report projects him for 5.6 rebounds.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Parlay Picks
- Timberwolves -7.5
- Jaren Jackson Jr. 5+ Rebounds
Parlay Odds: +216 (DraftKings)
