The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-19) and Memphis Grizzlies (18-27) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game will broadcast live on FDSN.
The Timberwolves are 7.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies on the spread (Timberwolves -7.5), with the over/under set at 229.5 total points. Minnesota is a -310 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Memphis is +250 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 31.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks
- Timberwolves vs Grizzlies pick: Timberwolves -7.5 (-110)
Our Grizzlies vs Timberwolves best bet is on Minnesota to cover the spread at -7.5, but make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Odds
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -115 | 229.5 -110o / -110u | -310 |
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -105 | 229.5 -110o / -110u | +250 |
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies NBA Preview
Our NBA spread betting system titled "Fading Tired Home Teams" targets regular season matchups where fatigue and overvaluation intersect to create an edge for visiting teams, which appears to be the case for the Timberwolves in tonight's game against the Grizzlies.
Home teams such as the Grizzlies that have played multiple games in a short span, often 3-to-5 within five days, tend to experience a drop in energy and defensive consistency despite the advantage of being on their own court.
The market often overlooks this subtle fatigue effect, assuming comfort at home offsets physical wear, but in reality, quick turnarounds and short rest lead to slower rotations, weaker transition defense, and less efficiency late in games.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Predictions, Betting Analysis
Visiting teams facing these tired hosts, particularly when they are more rested and entering the matchup with focus and travel rhythm like the Timberwolves, tend to outperform expectations against the spread.
This setup consistently rewards bettors who recognize that rest and intensity outweigh location when home favorites are running on fumes.
So, let's lay the points with the Timberwolves as road favorites tonight.
Pick: Timberwolves -7.5 (-110)
Spread
Our Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves betting prediction is on Minnesota to cover the spread at -7.5.
Moneyline
We are targeting the Timberwolves -7.5 instead of the moneyline in this spot.
Over/Under
No play on the total in this game.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Betting Trends
