Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Picks and Prediction – 1/12/2025

In Saturday night NBA action, the Memphis Grizzlies will invade the Target Center to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Grizzlies (24-15) have split their first 18 road games and hold a two-game lead over Denver for third place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Memphis turned the ball over 19 times and was unable to make the plays down the stretch of a 119-115 home loss versus Houston. 

All-Star G Ja Morant led five Memphis players in double figures with 27 points on 9-for-22 shooting. Memphis F Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks. Santi Aldama scored 12 points in 23 minutes off the bench for the Grizzlies. 

The Minnesota Timberwolves have won ten of their first 17 home games and trail Los Angeles by a half-game for sixth place in the Western Conference standings. The Timberwolves (20-17) rank fifth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 107.2 points per game. On Thursday, Minnesota raced out to an 11-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 104-89 road triumph against Orlando.

Minnesota F Julius Randle tallied a game-high 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting and grabbed ten rebounds. All-Star G Anthony Edwards chipped in 21 points (5-19 FG) and seven assists. Naz Reid scored 16 points in 23 minutes off the bench for the Timberwolves. 

Minnesota rookie G Rob Dillingham is recovering from an ankle sprain and hopes to return sometime next week. These two squads rank in the top five of the league in defensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The Grizzlies are the better offensive team and will win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win 116-109.