Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Predictions & Best Bets: Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under and Props | December 8

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 8, 2023

The Minnesota Timberwolves (16-4) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (6-14) at FedExForum, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, December 8, 2023. The Timberwolves are 6-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 214.

Dive into the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) in Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the contest.

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Spread: Timberwolves (-6) to Cover

  • The model projects the Timberwolves to win, just as DraftKings does, but the model favors them by slightly more points (7.6 to 6).
  • Minnesota has gone 10-8-2 ATS this season.
  • The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 5-4 when playing as at least 6-point favorites this season.
  • Memphis is 9-11-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 4-2 when playing as at least 6-point underdogs this season.

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Total: Over 214

  • The DraftKings point total for this game is just 3.7 points lower than the model projection.
  • In 12 games this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 214 points.
  • Memphis’ games have gone over 214 points on 11 occasions this season.
  • Timberwolves games have hit the over 10 out of 20 times this season.
  • In the Grizzlies’ 20 chances this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total seven times.

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Moneyline Winner: Timberwolves (-230)

  • Prediction: Timberwolves 113, Grizzlies 105
  • Minnesota has won 13, or 86.7%, of the 15 games it has played as the favorite this season.
  • Memphis has been an underdog in 11 games this season and has come away with the win two times (18.2%) in those contests.

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Rudy Gobert Points Prop: Under 13.5

  • Rudy Gobert posts 13.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest, shooting 61.6% from the floor (eighth in NBA).
  • The 13.4 points Gobert scores per game are 0.1 less than his prop total on Friday.
  • He is 11-for-21 at going over his points prop this season.
  • In 2023-24, the Grizzlies are second-worst in the NBA offensively (106.4 points scored per game) and 10th on defense (111.4 points conceded).

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