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Minnesota (31-19) at Memphis (18-29)
- When: Feb 2 2026, 7:30 PM
- Where: FedExForum, Memphis, TN, USA
- TV: Peacock
Minnesota vs Memphis Preview & Prediction
Spread: Minnesota -8.0
Moneyline: Minnesota (-310)
Total: 230.0
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Memphis finally got a small jolt of life in its last outing, even if the result did not show it on the scoreboard. Ty Jerome wasted no time announcing his return after a long injury layoff, scoring efficiently and running the offense with confidence in his season debut. For a team starving for stability in the backcourt, his presence mattered.
That said, the bigger picture remains rough. The Grizzlies are still without Ja Morant, and the absence of their franchise star continues to limit their ceiling. On top of that, missing Jaren Jackson Jr. has left Memphis vulnerable inside and short on reliable scoring options. The result has been a brutal stretch filled with close efforts, late mistakes, and very few wins.
From a betting standpoint, Memphis is competing but not finishing. They are playing hard, yet defensive lapses and poor execution late in games keep showing up. That is a dangerous combination when facing a team rolling with confidence.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Minnesota is trending sharply upward and looks far more comfortable on both ends of the floor. Anthony Edwards continues to set the tone as a relentless scorer who pressures defenses nonstop. When he gets downhill and lives at the foul line, Minnesota becomes extremely difficult to slow down.
The Timberwolves are also getting strong complementary production. Julius Randle has settled in as a reliable scoring option, while Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid have added scoring punch that stretches defenses thin. When Minnesota gets offense from multiple spots, their size and athleticism overwhelm most opponents.
Betting wise, this is a strong situational spot for the Timberwolves. They are healthy relative to Memphis, riding momentum, and have already shown they can control this matchup.
NBA Prediction and Betting Outlook
Minnesota enters as the deserved favorite and should dictate the pace again. Memphis may show flashes with renewed energy, but the depth issues and missing star power make it hard to sustain four quarters against a surging opponent.
Minnesota controls the game, but Memphis does enough to stay within the number.
Final Score: Timberwolves 117, Grizzlies 111
Lean: Memphis +8.0
Total: Under 230.0
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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