The Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies will square off in regular season action Monday at FedExForum, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Grizzlies tied the season series at 1-1 after winning the first game in December, and the Timberwolves posted a dominant 131-114 victory on Saturday.

Minnesota recovers from drought and arrives memphis Won four consecutive victories. The Timberwolves now have a record of 31-19, moving into fifth place after falling into the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies’ season has been completely derailed, with the injury-plagued team losing its past six games. The recent slide has dropped the Grizzlies to 12th in the Western Conference with an 18-29 record.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies preview, tonight’s starting lineup, betting tips and game predictions

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies betting tips and odds

Money line: Timberwolves (-295), Grizzlies (+240)

spread: Timberwolves -8.5 (-105), Grizzlies +8.5 (-116)

Total size: Timberwolves o228.5 (-111), Grizzlies u228.5 (-111)

Editor’s note: Odds may change closer to kickoff.

Betting Tips

  • Anthony Edwards is projected to score over 28.5 points.
  • Julius Randle is expected to have over 5.5 assists.
  • Ty Jerome is expected to score over 14.5 points.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview

this Timberwolves The team ranks fourth in offensive ability, averaging 119.3 points per game. The Grizzlies are not good at scoring, and injuries have left them with few scoring options. Memphis is averaging 114.6 points per game, ranking 20th in that category.

Minnesota’s defense isn’t as good as it was earlier in the season, but the team is made up of several good defensive players. The Timberwolves are allowing 114.1 points per night, while the Grizzlies are allowing over 116 points per night. Memphis (45.9) rebounds slightly better than Minnesota (45.0), while the Timberwolves (48.2%) are more efficient offensively than the Grizzlies (45.4%).

The Timberwolves must take advantage of Memphis’ current lack of depth, as the Grizzlies are missing several key rotation players, including Ja Morant. Minnesota was very good in its last game on Saturday, and if they can replicate that shooting performance on Monday, Anthony Edwards The company should be well-positioned to secure another win.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies need Ty Jerome to provide another offensive spark. Jaren Jackson Jr., who is nursing a left quadriceps contusion, will have to win his battle against Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle if he is cleared to play.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup tonight

Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup

PG: Donte DiVincenzo, SG: Anthony Edwards, SF: Jaden McDaniels, PF: Julius Randle, C: Rudy Gobert.

Timberwolves depth chart vs. Grizzlies:

PG Donte DiVincenzo Rob Dillingham Mike Conley
SG Anthony Edwards Bone Hyland Jaylen Clark
SF Express Jaden McDaniels Joe Ingalls Johnny Juzan
PF Julius Randle Naz Reed Leonard Miller*
C Rudy Gobert Joan Bellinger

Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup

PG: Cedric Coward, SG: Ty Jerome, SF: Jalen Wells, Vince Williams Jr., C: Jock Landale.

Grizzlies depth chart vs. Timberwolves:

PG you jerome Cam Spencer
SG Cedric Coward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF Express Jaylen Wells
PF Jaren Jackson Jr. Olivier Maxons Prosper
C Christian Koloko Jock Landale

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The Timberwolves are a more talented team, made up of players who can win games single-handedly. The Grizzlies are in trouble and their lack of depth makes it more difficult for them to win games. If Minnesota doesn’t get complacent against an injury-riddled team, they’ll win easily.

Final score prediction: Timberwolves win 122-104.