LiontipsMemphis vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Grizzlies looked great at the end of regular season and finished at the 2nd spot in the Western Conference standings. Team waited for their play-off opponent for quite a long time and it seems like loss of concentration seriously affected the result of the first round of 16 match.
Memphis team was not ready for such an aggressive performance from Minnesota. Taylor Jenkins' men were considered favorites, but a chaotic style of play brought an unexpected defeat (117:130). This loss is a serious blow for the Grizzlies, situation became much worse right after the start.
Timberwolves had to work hard to finally earn a spot in the playoffs. Club finished the regular season at the 7th spot in the standings and fought against the Clippers for a round of 16 spot. Chris Finch's men recorded a victory in this game (109:104). Head coach can be happy with his team, because they also pulled off an upset in the first game of the series against the Grizzlies.
Visitors showed their class at FedExForum. Minnesota lost the 2nd quarter, but overall team dominated the game and crushed the opponent's defense (130:117). Anthony Edwards-Karl Anthony Towns duo works perfectly and D'Angelo Russell is also a player to keep an eye on.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota: total over 115,5 points
Club managed to beat the total in three of five latest matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
All five latest head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
A defeat in the previous match rings serious alarm bells for Memphis. Team was considered a favorite, but opponent managed to pull off an upset. Now Taylor Jenkins needs to change the situation, but for starters his team will try to level the score in the series.
Minnesota surprised everyone in the first match of the series and now team needs to maintain that level of performance. Chris Finch's men are ready to put up a fight once again, head coach won't have any selection problems today. In our opinion, Wolves will be able to keep the Grizzlies nervous and we won't see a blowout.
Our prediction - Handicap (+8.5) points for Minnesota Timberwolves
Opponents will probably play aggressively in the second game of the series. Hosts are in a desperate need of victory and visitors are always playing offensively, so we are expecting a high-scoring match.
Our second bet is on total over 235,5 points
