Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Betting Prediction and Odds April 29
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Predictions and Betting Preview
NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies preview for Friday, April 29. At the time of posting, The Grizzlies are a 1.5-point road favorite against the home Timberwolves, with the total sitting at 229.5 points.
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| Friday, April 29 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5 vs Memphis Grizzlies |
| Total: | 229.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 9:05pm ET / 6:05pm PT |
| Arena: | Target Center in Minneapolis, MN |
| TV: | ESPN |
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Analysis
The Memphis Grizzlies come to Minnesota for a Game 6 with the intent to close out the series 4-2. The Minnesota Timberwolves had an 11 point lead heading into the 4th quarter but the Grizzlies ultimately came our on top by the final score of 111-109.
If the T’wolves can win tonight they will force a Game 7 to be played on Sunday. The winner of this series will move on to face the Golden State Warriors. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST
Morant Patrols the Paint
Ja Morant was quite for the first three quarters of Game 5 and the Twolves had built a double digit lead. With seconds left in the 3rd quarter Morant posterized Malik Beasley with a tremendous slam dunk.
The dunk propelled Morant to score 18 of his 30 points in the 4th quarter. Morant hasn’t had the greatest series as all of his numbers are below his regular season averages. But what makes the Grizz dangerous is that they play team basketball and don’t rely on any individual player.
The Grizzlies will be looking to head home regardless, but they much rather play Game 1 against the Warriors as opposed to Game 7 against the Timberwolves.
Wolves Letting Series Slip Through Their Fingers
This could have been a clinching game for Minnesota instead of Memphis. The Timberwolves led 85-74 lead coming into the 4th quarter only to fall apart down the stretch.
The Twolves tied the game with a three-pointer with only 4 seconds remaining in regulation. On the final play of the game, Anthony Edwards went all in for a steal and it allowed Ja Morant a wide open path to a game winning layup.
Karl Anthony-Towns led the way with 28 points and 14 rebounds on 7 for 14 from the field. However he also had 7 of the Timberwolves 22 turnovers. The turnovers come with inexperience in the post-season. Minnesota will need to tighten things up if they want to push the Grizzlies to Game 7.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies are favored by 1 point with the total set at 229. The Twolves have had multiple opportunities to be the team in the drivers seat and fallen short, but that comes with inexperience in the NBA post-season.
There will be a ton of pressure on Karl Anthony-Towns and Anthony Edwards to deliver huge performances once again. History is not on the Timberwolves side, road favorites in Game 6 have covered 28 of 39 games since the 2004-2005 season.
No 1st round series has gone 7 games this season and I don’t think this one will either. During the regular season, if you told me I could get the Grizzlies as one point favorites against the Timberwolves in a meaningful game I would have pounced. That’s exactly what I’ll do tonight, give me Grizz to close it out.
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies -1
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Meet the Author
Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
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