Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Prediction NBA Picks 2/28/24

Minnesota Timberwolves (40-17) vs Memphis Grizzlies (20-38)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -12 -- Over/Under: 216.5

The Memphis Grizzlies need a win after losing 11 of their last 13 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies recently beat the Rockets and Bucks while losing to the Clippers and Nets. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106.5 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 24.4 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.2 points and 2.2 assists. Marcus Smart is the third double-digit scorer and GG Jackson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves rebounded from a loss to the Bucks with wins over the Nets and Spurs. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.6 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.4 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.6 points and 2.9 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game. The Timberwolves will face the Kings after this game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Rudy Gobert ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.7) this season.
• Mike Conley ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.8) this season.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

• Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.
• Vince Williams Jr. ranks 10th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (5.6) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (106.4).
• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.5%).
• The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.5).
• The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.6).

Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the far and away more talented team and at home where they've been fantastic, but they're also on the end of a back to back. The Timberwolves are also a young team that's still learning how to manage success, and they've allowed teams to hang around at times. The Memphis Grizzlies have the rest advantage, and they've been covering numbers despite throwing out G League and two-way players. Lots of points here. I'll take a shot with the Grizzlies and the boatload of points. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.