LiontipsMemphis vs Minnesota. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Grizzlies are trying to gain consistency, but Western conference is too competitive, so it is hard to launch a winning streak here. Team is at the 7th spot now, but Denver and Clippers are tied on victories with the Grizzlies.
Memphis suffered a defeat to Washington in the previous game and it was not even close (87:115). Taylor Jenkins' men are looking great at home, so Grizzlies are able to get the positive result at home match, but they will face a motivated opponent, so it won't be an easy walk.
No one expected a success from the Timberwolves before the start of the season, in first few matches team tried to fight, but now they are looking much worse. Chris Finch's men can't find a victory for a long time and now they are out of play-off zone.
Minnesota suffered a disappointing defeat to Denver (91:93), then lost to Orlando (97:115) and were beaten by the Clippers twice. We should note that since the start of the regular season Wolves are yet to record a victory at home. Karl-Anthony Towns is trying to carry the team, but it is hard for him to do it all by himself.
Trends
СтавкаMemphis: total over 111.5 points
Team managed to beat the total in four most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаMinnesota: total over 105.5 points
In two out of four most recent matches club managed to beat the total
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - over 0.5
In five most recent head-to-head matches four quarters ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Minnesota didn't expect four consecutive defeats, so now team is surely in a terrible mood. D'Angelo Russell injured his ankle, so he is unlikely to take part in today's game. It will surely be a tough match for the visitors, but Timberwolves already got used to it.
Without a doubt, after a humiliating defeat hosts will be extremely angry, so Memphis should be able to put up a good performance at home. In our opinion, Grizzlies offense will find a key to opponent's defense.
Our prediction - Handicap (-3.5) points on Memphis Grizzlies
Recent head-to-head matches were pretty high-scoring and now hosts are on the verge of breaking into the Top-5 of the Western conference, while visitors want to break their string of defeats. In this case, we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 215 points
