NBA FREE BETTING TIP: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Memphis Grizzlies had a fantastic regular season finishing second behind the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference standings. Still, the Grizzlies lost to the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first-round series by 130-117.

Ja Morant had 32 points but that wasn't enough for the home team.

The Grizzlies are 36-16 in conference matchups. Memphis is the top team in the Western Conference averaging 57.5 points in the paint. Morant leads the Grizzlies with 16.6.

Morant is averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists over the last 10 games for Memphis.

The Grizzlies are 6-4 in the last 10 games, averaging 120.9 points, 46.2 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.1 points per game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves found their way into the playoffs after a play-in tournament win over the LA Clippers.

Anthony Edwards led the Wolves to the win in the first game against Memphis with 36 points.

The Timberwolves are 32-20 in conference play. Minnesota ranks fourth in the NBA scoring 15.2 fast break points per game. Edwards leads the Timberwolves averaging 3.5.

Karl-Anthony Towns is shooting 52.9% and averaging 24.6 points for the Timberwolves. Edwards is averaging 24.1 points over the last 10 games for Minnesota.

The Timberwolves 6-4 in the last 10 games, averaging 121.2 points, 40.1 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 123.5 points.

Key facts

• No player is injured on both teams
• Minnesota scores the most points per game at 115.9
• Memphis scores the second-most points per game at 115.6
• Minnesota has won 3 of the last 4 against Memphis

The Grizzlies were the biggest surprise of the regular season as they finished second in the West. Ja Morant is one of the best players in the league this season but it is not all about him in Memphis. Without him, the team went 20-2.

The Timberwolves anyway, won the first game on the road with Anthony Edwards going nuts. It is hard to believe that the Timberwolves will be able to play two games in a row on that level and therefore I choose to go with the Grizzlies winning by at least 5 points.

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Memphis Grizzlies - 11.5

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