LiontipsMemphis vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Grizzlies might even fight for a title, it is really possible, team is looking great in the current season. Taylor Jenkins' men earned a 2nd spot in the Western Conference and were drawn to Minnesota in the first play-off round.
Memphis started the series with a defeat, which became a cold shower for Karl Anthony Towns and co. Team managed to raise the level of performance and took the lead after two next matches. In the last fourth game the Grizzlies had a chance to break away from the opponent, but Timberwolves edged a victory (118:119).
Wolves are trying to achieve a best possible result in the current play-off tournament, because it was a long time since they were among the greatest teams. Team is fighting until the bitter end, so it won't be easy for Memphis.
Minnesota showed class in the first match, Grizzlies were not ready for such a great offensive performance (130:117). However, club was unable to keep that advantage, suffering defeats in two next matches. Timberwolves put up a great performance in the fourth game of the series and levelled the score in the series (119:118).
Trends
СтавкаMemphis: total over 116.5 points
Club managed to beat the total in three of five latest matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Three of five latest head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
As we see, no one wants to give up this series. Now is probably the crucial moment for both teams. Minnesota fights bravely in every single match, but their opponent has a better line-up.
Memphis will have a home advantage in the upcoming match, so players surely feel the responsibility. Grizzlies will surely try to get the matter into their own hands since the first minutes, so we are expecting a victory from the hosts.
Our prediction - Handicap (-4.5) points on Memphis Grizzlies
Both teams try to play offensively, so we are expecting a high-scoring battle in the fifth match of the series. In this case, we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 226,5 points
