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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Date: Sunday 19th January 2025 Start time: 1:30 pm local time (7:30 pm BST) Venue: FedExForum, Downtown Memphis, Tennessee Last meeting: January 11, 2025, Memphis Grizzlies 127-125 Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies meet again after their recent meeting that ended in a one-possession game.
Anthony Edwards//Getty Images
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies meet again after their recent meeting that ended in a one-possession game. The Grizzlies and the Timberwolves produced a sublime game of basketball, and the Grizzlies came out on top after winning by a score line of 127-125. This fixture is played once more, but on reverse territory, this time with the Timberwolves travelling down to Memphis for the second game of the season between both sides. The third and eighth seeds in the Western Conference battle it out once again, will the Timberwolves enact revenge?
SportsBoom looks further into this fixture as both teams face off for the second time in eight days. Read on for an in-depth analysis of key players from each team, key mentions of our best-value betting picks, and a detailed review of recent and historical head-to-head matchups.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Minnesota Timberwolves: 10/11 (1.91) - 52.4%
Memphis Grizzlies: 10/11 (1.91) - 52.4%
Forecast Odds: Betting available on Stake closer to event
Head-to-Head Record
Historically speaking, this fixture is extremely closely contested. Over the years, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves have played 110 regular-season games. The Grizzlies’ recent win presents them with 53 overall wins, while the Timberwolves have posted 57 wins in total.
Before this one-possession win earlier in the month for the Grizzlies, the Timberwolves were undefeated in all four games from the 2023/24 NBA season. The Timberwolves finished as the third seed in the West last season, but the Grizzlies are third this season after finishing third from bottom in the previous campaign.
Last Five Matches
| Season | Date | Result |
| 2024/25 Season | January 11, 2025 | Memphis Grizzlies 127-125 Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2023/24 Season | February 28, 2024 | Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2023/24 Season | January 18, 2024 | Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2023/24 Season | December 8, 2023 | Minnesota Timberwolves 127-103 Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2023/24 Season | November 26, 2023 | Minnesota Timberwolves 119-97 Memphis Grizzlies |
How is the season so far for both teams?
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Record: 21-18
- Home Form: 10-8
- Road Form: 11-10
As the NBA season almost reaches its halfway point of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves look set to be above .500 both on home turf and on the road for the first time in multiple months. The conference is compact and closely fought. Minnesota is the current eighth seed in the West but is in touching distance of the current third seed, the Grizzlies.
32-year-old Rudy Gobert has started all 39 games this season for the Timberwolves as their starting center. He is providing an average of 10.5 rebounds per game, placing him top ten within the NBA, but there is a notable regression compared to previous years in this department and in scoring efficiency too.
The Timberwolves’ leading star is 23-year-old Anthony Edwards. The 23-year-old is placed eighth in the entire league in the points-per-game standings and is improving as the season progresses. He is now posting 25.8 points per game and 4.2 assists per game. Edwards’ ceiling is still there to be achieved but he is improving on the other side of the court too, posting his second-highest of 5.7 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies
- Record: 25-15
- Home Form: 15-5
- Road Form: 10-10
The Memphis Grizzlies are sitting in third place in the NBA Western Conference as the organization is closing in on the halfway phase of the season. Their current record is 25-15, with an impressive home form and are currently bang on .500 on the road. Their form has dwindled from their last ten games, meaning that the teams behind could get even closer due to the roster player one or two games more.
The Grizzlies are using their roster to good effect to try and stay healthy throughout the season, with no player posting higher than 30 minutes per game on average. Ja Morant picked up an injury earlier in the season, with the 25-year-old averaging 21.4 points per game and 7.3 assists. While these numbers don’t match previous years, he is still helping the organization’s continued upward trajectory up the league.
Improving year-on-year is Jaren Jackson Jr, with the 25-year-old the Grizzlies’ leading shooter with 22.8 points. This is the second year in a row that he has posted above 22 points per game, but a key difference is he’s improving in defensive situations and regaining possession on both sides of the court. His rebounds per game have gone from 5.5 to 6.4 in comparison to the previous year. He remains one of the best in the entire NBA as a free throw specialist, averaging 77.8% of shots.
Jaren Jackson Jr. //Getty Images
Value Bets
Jaren Jackson Jr: Over 25 Points
Jaren Jackson Jr was a key to victory against the Timberwolves in their last meeting earlier this January. He posted 33 points, a carbon copy performance from his previous game, and therefore we predict Jackson Jr to post at least 25 points. His career average is 18.4, but his recent form indicates there is a strong possibility of him being a standout performer once again for the roster.
Anthony Edwards: Over 20 Points and Over 5 Assists
SportsBoom predicts Anthony Edwards to be of use once again for the Timberwolves. He only produced 15 points in their last encounter, but he will be sure to get one-over for this one. Across 16 games, he is averaging 21.9 points per game, so we are certain that Edwards will produce numbers aligned with our predicted stat line.
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies to win
SportsBoom’s final prediction sees the Memphis Grizzlies coming out on top. The depth within the roster will be a huge help. The roster posts large numbers on multiple occasions this season and will win a second game in a row. The Timberwolves will force this into another close one, but the Grizzlies have one of the best records at their home ground all season, showing how much the organization like to put on a show for their fanbase.
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