Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies: Prediction, Picks & Betting Tips: Game 3 NBA Playoffs

The Memphis Grizzlies made a statement with a huge bounce-back win in Game 2 of the first-round series. Now, they’ll travel to Minnesota’s blistering cold looking to get homecourt advantage back. Needless to say, Karl-Anthony Towns and company have other plans. Who’ll get the win? Let’s break it down!

This Grizzlies vs Timberwolves series has been as exciting as advertised. The second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies bounced back in a big way with a 124-96 win in Game 2 after dropping the ball in the series opener.

They’re now 57-26 ST and 53-30-1 ATS for the season and will look to keep that defensive momentum in their trip to Minneapolis. They limited the Timberwolves to just 39% shooting (28% from deep) and out rebounded them 48-40 (14-4 in the offensive glass).

Coach Chris Finch could never match up with Taylor Jenkins’ never-ending bag of big men, and taking Steven Adams out of the game did wonders for the Grizzlies. In the end, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with just 15 points.

The Timberwolves are now 48-37 SU and 43-39-2 ATS for the season but still have home court advantage from their win in Game 1. Now, they’ll need D’Angelo Russell to step up, as he’s scored 21 points combined in the first two games of the series.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Game Info

Date/Time: Thursday, April 21, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: SN1, TNT, BSN, BSSE
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Odd Analysis

Notably, the visitors are favored again this time. The Grizzlies vs Timberwolves odds have now favored the second-seed in all three games, this time by just 1.5 points. It sure seems like little after a 24-point win in Game 2 but we can’t ignore the fact that the Timberwolves are 22-18-1 ATS at home.

Moreover, we’re seeing a very high total for this game again. As it has happened in all three games of Grizzlies vs Timberwolves, oddsmakers expect them to star in a shootout. This time, the game total is set at 237.5 points, unsurprising considering they’re the no.1 and no. 2 teams in the league in points per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks

Now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction. Also, don’t forget to visit our sections for NBA Picks and Daily NBA Parlays if you want to get more expert picks for this NBA playoffs. Also, check out our Timberwolves vs Grizzlies streaming article to find out where to watch this exciting game!

Grizzlies Steal Home Court Advantage Back, Cover -1.5 Points @-110 (Odds via DraftKings)

This Timberwolves vs Grizzlies prediction is somewhat easy after what we saw in Game 2. While the NBA Playoffs work differently and all coaches often make big adjustments after a blowout loss, we’re not sure the Timberwolves have the depth and personnel to match up against the Grizzlies’ plethora of big men.

Xavier Tillman did an outstanding job defensively and, while Karl-Anthony Towns won’t have two bad games in a row, the Grizzlies’ defense finally figured them out. Winning on the road is tough, but given the fact that it’s a short point-spread, we like Memphis’ chances here.

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Timberwolves And Grizzlies Go Over The 237.5 Total @-110 (Odds via BetMGM)

The Minnesota Timberwolves average nearly 116 points per game this season. They scored 20 fewer points in Game 2, and yet they still nearly go over the total. We expect a much better effort at home, especially in terms of three-point shooting.

The Memphis Grizzlies love to push the pace up and that’s why they match up so well vs. the Timberwolves. Both teams like to run and we expect referees to let them play through contact unlike what happened in Game 2, so this might easily go over the total.

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Our Bonus Player Prop Pick: D’Angelo Russell o17.5 Points @-110 (Odds via FanDuel)

As we mentioned before, D’Angelo Russell has scored a combined 21 points in the first two games of the series, so he’s due to have a breakout game at some point, and 17.5 points isn’t that much. While he’s been ice-cold from the field, he’s talented enough to top this mark with ease.

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