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| Minnesota Timberwolves | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 34-34 | March 24, 2014, 08:00 | FedExForum | 41-28 |
The Grizzlies will try to cover the spread at FedExForum on Monday when they get a visit from the Timberwolves in basketball action.
The Timberwolves will look to vanquish their hosts on Monday, as they are 33-35 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Grizzlies are 31-36-2 ATS. Minnesota is 31-33-4 against the total, while Memphis is 33-36 versus the number. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). View Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds and Stats.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 14-rated Grizzlies and the No. 19-ranked Timberwolves, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark. Predictive-scoring formulas run on this game indicate a potential 95-94 result in favor of the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves were a 127-120 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Suns. They failed to cover the 3-point spread as favorites, while the total score (247) made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. The Timberwolves got a terrific 36-point performance from Kevin Love but Phoenix handed them a 127-120 defeat on Sunday at Target Center.
In their last action, Memphis was an 82-71 Sportsbook at home against the Pacers. They covered the 2-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (153) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Memphis got 21 points from Mike Conley en route to an 82-71 victory over Indiana on Saturday at FedExForum.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Memphis's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 95.51 PPG, against a Timberwolves defense that ranks No. 24 at 103.5 PPG. The Grizzlies field goal percentage has averaged 46.18% so far, more than the Timberwolves shooters have achieved on the year, 44% per game.
Next up:
Minnesota home to Atlanta, Wednesday, March 26th
Memphis at Utah, Wednesday, March 26th
