Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Prediction and Odds: Edwards & Morant Fight for Playoff Position

There are five games on the NBA's Thursday night schedule, but a matchup between Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves and Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies has massive Play-In Tournament implications! For new users at FanDuel Sportsbook, you can bet $5 and receive $250 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins!

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Anthony Edwards leads a Minnesota Timberwolves team that has gone 6-4 over its last ten games and sits one game behind the Memphis Grizzlies in the standings. The Memphis Grizzlies are still trying to overcome Taylor Jenkins's departure, with Ja Morant leading them to a three-game win streak despite losing six of their last ten games. The match tips off at 9:30 PM EST at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick

• My Pick: Spread - Minnesota Timberwolves +1.0 (-114) at FanDuel

The Timberwolves are poised to cover the spread Thursday night in a revenge match against a Grizzlies team that narrowly beat them twice in January. Minnesota’s strong defensive rebounding should limit Memphis’ second-chance opportunities, while the Wolves backcourt is well-equipped to contain Ja Morant. Recent trends favor Minnesota, who is 6-3 against the spread in their last nine games against Memphis. But it’s the Grizzlies who own a three-game win streak going into Thursday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter this game off a loss, as the gap between them and the Memphis Grizzlies extends to one game. A win would bring them level with the Grizzlies and get the race for automatic playoff qualification down to the wire.

Going 4-1 over their last five games, the Timberwolves are averaging 117.0 points per game with 13.6 made threes on 48.0% from the field and 34.5% from three-point range. They’ve chosen a method of volume to make up for a defense that has allowed 110.4 points per game on 45.6% shooting efficiency. The T-Wolves must take care of the ball, as they’re committing 14.2 turnovers per contest over their last five.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the bottom half of the NBA against the spread this season, posting a 37-41-1 ATS Record through 79 games. They have a 47.4% cover percentage, a -2.7 margin of victory, and a +0.2 ATS +/- this season.

Anthony Edwards has been carrying his team this season and will try to overcome his rival Grizzlies on Thursday night. He’s having his best offensive season, averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 4.0 threes per game on 44.4% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range. Coming off a loss in his previous match, Edwards will want to improve his efficiency, as he put up 25 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two threes, but on 37.0% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range.

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Memphis Grizzlies Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies were fortunate on Wednesday night, as a loss by the Golden State Warriors allowed them to climb into the top six of the Western Conference. They have a difficult task on Thursday night, as they’ll try to stave off the Timberwolves, who can come level with the Grizzlies with a win.

The Grizzlies have impressed over their three-game win streak, averaging 114.3 points per game on 44.5% from the field with 14.3 threes on 34.4% from three. Their dominance on the glass has driven their success, collecting 55.0 rebounds per game to their opponents’ 43.0. How they manage the strength and depth of Minnesota’s frontcourt will determine the winner of this game.

The Memphis Grizzlies have been a middle-of-the-pack team against the spread this season, posting a 40-38-1 ATS Record through 79 regular season games. They have a 51.3% cover percentage, a +4.9 margin of victory, and a +2.5 ATS +/- this season.

Ja Morant will be the center of attention when he takes the court on Thursday night. After falling into Play-In Tournament position, Morant is averaging 23.0 points, 7.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.7 threes per game on 45.5% from the field and 30.7% from three this season. In his last game, a win over the Hornets, Morant put up 28 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and four made threes in 27 minutes.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

• Memphis Grizzlies - (G) Zyon Pullin - Game Time Decision (Knee) - Pullin did not play in Memphis’ Tuesday game against the Hornets. There’s no timetable for his return.

• Memphis Grizzlies - (F) Jaylen Wells - Out (Wrist) - Wells did not suffer severe damage to his head after a fall on Tuesday night but suffered a broken right wrist and will sit out for the remainder of the season.

• Memphis Grizzlies - (C) Brandon Clarke - Out for Season (Knee) - Clarke suffered a PCL sprain but will not require surgery as he recovers ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies

• Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies

• Location: FedExForum, Memphis, TN

• Date: 9:30 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2025

• TV:  TNT, truTV, Max