Grizzlies vs Timberwolves prediction NBA · Wednesday, December 17
At a glance
The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9) host the Memphis Grizzlies (12-14) on Wednesday, December 17 at 8:00 PM ET at Target Center in NBA action. Final score: Grizzlies 116 – Timberwolves 110. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Timberwolves a 69% chance to win: prediction missed. This season, the Timberwolves are 9-4 at home and the Grizzlies are 6-7 on the road. Over the last 10 games: 7-3 for the Timberwolves and 7-3 for the Grizzlies (current streaks: Timberwolves W2, Grizzlies W1).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Timberwolves, but the Grizzlies have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Timberwolves 119 – 113 Grizzlies, a margin of about 6.0 points in favor of the Timberwolves and a total around 232 points. Expect a game at a standard NBA pace.
- The Grizzlies need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
MEMMIN
Top performers
Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr.F · #2028pts / game
Vince Williams Jr.G · #04assistsJaren Jackson Jr.F · #2012reboundsTimberwolves
Julius RandleF · #3021pts / game
Jaden McDanielsF · #36assists
Rudy GobertC · #2716reboundsRecent form
MEMMINHead-to-head
Tied 2-2 this season.
MEM
Team comparison
| MEM | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 12-14 | Record | 17-9 |
| 116.7 | Points scored / game | 118.1 |
| 115.8 | Points allowed / game | 112.9 |
| +0.7 | Adjusted margin / game | +4.4 |
| W1 | Current streak | W2 |
| 7-3 | Last 10 games | 7-3 |
| 6-7 road | Home / road record | 9-4 home |
| 48-34 (+4.9) | Last season | 49-33 (+5.0) |
| No | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Grizzlies
Injury report Timberwolves
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.