With a 3-2 lead in the series, the Grizzlies look to eliminate the Timberwolves from the playoffs. They won the previous game by a narrow margin on the road against Minnesota. Take a look at all of our NBA Computer picks.
Ja Morant took over that night, something we had hoped to see earlier. Now that the Grizzlies are in a groove, can the Timberwolves stop them? Or will Memphis win Game 6 and move forward?
The Timberwolves have stated that they’re going to try and avoid “hero ball” tonight. However, the team chemistry has looked out of sync in this series. One culprit is Karl-Anthony Towns, who had a tough start to the series.
If the Timberwolves can pull themselves out of the funk they’ve fallen into, they could win tonight in our Same Game Parlay. If they do, they’ll force a Game 7 to be played in Memphis.
Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves
Each of these teams is known for their strong offenses, especially the Grizzlies. Memphis averaged 115.62 points during the season, the best in the NBA. With players such as Ja Morant, the highlight reel doesn’t seem to stop.
However, in Game 4, they were unable to rally a comeback to beat the Timberwolves. They’ll need to get a quick start in the game tonight.
The Timberwolves are another strong offense that many underestimate. They averaged 115.59 points per game during the regular season, ranking second overall. Their offense has taken a step back during this series, though, averaging just 109.8 points per game.
This decline in production can be accredited to the entire team. The lackluster play has no room in the playoffs.
Against the Spread: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5
Kicking off our single-game parlay is perhaps the toughest choice to make. The question of who will cover is a tough one to answer since each team has its inconsistencies.
Although the Timberwolves are playing at home, the Grizzlies play better as a team. Memphis won’t have to cover a large spread either, which helps. The Grizzlies are also 26-16-1 ATS on the road.
The Total: OVER 229
When it comes to betting on the total, you have to take the history of the teams into consideration. In their last three games against each other, the total has gone over twice.
The 229 total is quite a bit, but with these offenses, it’s pretty likely. Each of these teams also has records where the total usually goes over. The Grizzlies are 44-39-4 against the total this year.
To Score 15+ Points: Desmond Bane -770
Desmond Bane is one of the most important players in Memphis this season. His regular-season average is 18.2 points per game; he averages 17.3 against Minnesota.
After Morant’s huge Game 5, he’ll begin to draw more attention. This will allow Desmond Bane to play a larger role in scoring, easily totaling over 15+ points.
Win Margin: Memphis Grizzlies (1-10) +195
The final pick of our single-game parlay is taking the Memphis Grizzlies 1-10 win margin.
We see this as being a great supplemental pick, especially with how close these games have been. The last two games of the series have been decided by less than three points.