Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game 5 score picks, odds

The No. 7 seed Minnesota Timberwolves and No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies face off on Tuesday at the FedEx Forum in Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs series.

Who will win the game?

Memphis is -290 on the money line and Minnesota is +225.

The over/under for the game is set at 232.5 points.

To Bet: Grizzlies 125, Timberwolves 115

It writes: "There’s no need to panic for the Grizzlies. If there’s one thing they can’t lose at this point, it’s their composure. They surely know all about that, as they recently just overcame a massive lead in Game 3 to pull off a stunning victory on the road in the Twin City. That being said, Ja Morant needs to be more consistent. He scored 11 points in Game 4. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane carried the bulk of Memphis’ offense with 34 points on the strength of an 8/12 shooting from behind the arc. At the end of the day, it’s Morant’s productiuon that will mostly determine how far Memphis will go, so his performance in this upcoming Game 5 will be crucial for the Grizzlies, who are averaging 115.8 points in the playoffs. Bane leads Memphis in the first round with 23.3 points per game while also shooting 48.7 percent from deep. As for Morant, he is making 20.5 points, albeit on just 40 percent shooting."

Sports Information Traders: Grizzlies 117, Timberwolves 100

Tom Miller writes: "The Grizzlies (-7) is our best bet after looking at all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer projects the total score will finish under the total of 232.5 points, with a final score of Grizzlies 117, Timberwolves 110."

SGPN: Grizzlies have fared well against the spread

It writes: "Memphis has covered the spread 54 times over 86 games with a set spread. In games they have played as 7-point favorites or more, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 15-6. Minnesota is 45-40-1 against the spread this year. The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 4-4 when playing as at least 7-point underdogs."

ESPN: Grizzlies have a 79.3% chance to win the game

The site's Basketball Power Index gives the Timberwolves a 20.7% chance to win the game.

FiveThirtyEight: Grizzlies have a 73% win probability

The site gives the Timberwolves a 27% win probability in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs.

Number Fire: Grizzlies have a 77.8% shot at victory in Game 5 vs. Timberwolves

The site has Memphis favored over Minnesota in Tuesday's NBA Playoffs game.

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