The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday night. It's time continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Grizzlies prediction and pick.

The Timberwolves and Grizzlies meet on Thursday as the Grizzlies look to stay hot. Memphis is 20-4 over their last 24 games, riding a ten-game winning streak heading into this one. Ja Morant has been on fire of late, putting up 27.9 points and 6.4 assists per game over his last nine contests. Minnesota has won four of their last five, and is trying to hold their ground in the West playoff race as we hit the halfway point of the season. The Grizzlies to no surprise come in as favorites over the Timberwolves in this matchup.

Here is how FanDuel has set the Timberwolves-Grizzlies odds for this Thursday NBA matchup.

NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Grizzlies Odds

Minnesota Timberwolves 4.5 (-110)

Memphis Grizzlies -4.5 (-110)

Over 231.5 (-110)

Under 231.5 (-110)

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Why The Timberwolves Could Cover The Spread

The Timberwolves have been a pretty solid team when they've had everyone on the court this season. After a tough stretch where most of the roster was tied up in health and safety protocols. The Wolves have looked better since getting their guys back, as Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns look to continue to build their chemistry as Minnesota continues to try to build a winning culture this season. This will be a tough spot for the Timberwolves to pick up a win vs. a tough and very hot Grizzlies team. Jaylen Nowell (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Minnesota, while all other Wolves rotation players should be healthy and ready to go for this one.

Minnesota vs. the spread

The Timberwolves are 22-19 vs. the spread this season and 13-7 against the line when on the road. Minnesota is 14-10 against the spread as the underdog to this point in 2021-22.

Why The Grizzlies Could Cover The Spread

Memphis could be in good shape for another cover and win here as they are the hottest team in the NBA of late. The Grizzlies ran down the Utah Jazz for the No. 3 seed out west and now have their sights on the top spot. Morant is making his case for MVP votes over this torrid stretch by the Tennessee basketball franchise. Guys like Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, Steven Adams, Tyus Jones and others have offered key support to Morant over the hot streak. The Grizzlies are 15-8 at home so far this season and 22-9 vs. West opponents. Adams (non-Covid illness) is questionable for this matchup after missing Tuesday's game, while Dillon Brooks (ankle) remains out.

Memphis vs. the spread

The Grizzlies are 28-15 vs. the spread this season, covering in seven straight and nine of their last ten. Memphis is 13-10 vs. the line as the home team this season, and 11-9 against it as favorites overall this season.

Final Timberwolves-Grizzlies Prediction and Pick

Take the Grizzlies to stay hot with another win and cover vs. the Timberwolves in this one. Memphis is 9-1 vs. the spread in their last ten games, and too tough to fade at this moment. The Timberwolves lost their last road game to the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Grizzlies have won four straight on their home floor. Memphis should be primed to keep rolling in this one.

Final Timberwolves-Grizzlies Prediction & Pick: Grizzlies -4.5 (-110)