Tuesday’s decisive victory has given the Grizzlies a lift on the Game 3 odds, where they sit as 1.5-point road favourites, backed by 85 per cent of sports bettors. And after knotting the series at one game apiece, Memphis has also reclaimed lost ground on the NBA playoff series prices, improving to lofty -263 chalk. Fresh off their worst playoff loss in 19 years, the Timberwolves enter Game 3 as +109 moneyline underdogs, and have faded to +209 longshots to win the series. The total has also diminished to 236 since opening at 238.5, with the UNDER supported by 80 per cent of the betting action.

Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves NBA Betting Odds

Thursday night’s matchup marks the seventh overall meeting of the season between these clubs, and their third clash in Minnesota. The two teams split the first six dates, with the Timberwolves claiming impressive victories in their two previous clashes at Target Center. While this series features the two highest scoring teams in the NBA during the regular season, it has not translated into steady results for sports bettors taking the OVER. With Minnesota turning in their lowest scoring performance in over two months in Tuesday’s loss, the UNDER paid out for the third time in four head-to-head meetings.

Generating offence has not been a problem for the T-Wolves in recent home dates with Memphis. The club has averaged 130.3 points while winning two of three, capped by a hard-fought 119-114 win on Feb. 24. However, consistency proved elusive down the stretch, with Minnesota claiming victory in just three of their final six home dates while allowing over 120 points on four occasions. Winners in just two of their past five road dates, the Grizzlies have also produced mixed results as road chalk, going 5-3 over their past eight while covering just three times over that stretch. Memphis has also historically struggled on the road in postseason action, losing 11 of 14 since April 2015.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies responded to their stunning series-opening defeat in impressive fashion, posting the most lopsided playoff victory in franchise history in Game 2. Ja Morant powered the squad’s resurgence with a near triple-double, racking up 23 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds. Already the primary focus of the T-Wolves defence, Morant was forced to briefly leave Game 2 after taking a knee to the thigh from Karl-Anthony Towns. However, he is not expected to miss action on Thursday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves

After dominating in a 130-117 Game 1 win, the T-Wolves offence took a step back on Tuesday. Minnesota shooters converted just 39.5 per cent of field goal attempts and committed 20 turnovers. Accordingly, the squad failed to reach the 20-point mark in both the second and fourth quarters. Anthony Edwards once again led the attack, but mustered just 20 points after piling up 36 points in Game 1. Towns recorded a fifth straight double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, but tallied just two boards and three points while giving away the ball twice in limited fourth-quarter action.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Grizzlies Team Leaders

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.44
Assists	Ja Morant 6.74
Rebounds	Steven Adams 10
FG%	Tyrell Terry 100
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.42
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.27

MIN

Points	Karl-Anthony Towns 24.57
Assists	D'Angelo Russell 7.08
Rebounds	Karl-Anthony Towns 9.82
FG%	McKinley Wright IV 66.7
Steals	Anthony Edwards 1.46
Blocks	Karl-Anthony Towns 1.12

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.11
Assists	Ja Morant 9.78
Rebounds	Ja Morant 8
FG%	Xavier Tillman 72
Steals	Ja Morant 2
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.5

MIN

Points	Anthony Edwards 25.17
Assists	D'Angelo Russell 6.67
Rebounds	Karl-Anthony Towns 10.83
FG%	Jordan McLaughlin 70.6
Steals	D'Angelo Russell 1.5
Blocks	Karl-Anthony Towns 2

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Timberwolves Team Leaders

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.44
Assists	Ja Morant 6.74
Rebounds	Steven Adams 10
FG%	Tyrell Terry 100
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.42
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.27

MIN

Points	Karl-Anthony Towns 24.57
Assists	D'Angelo Russell 7.08
Rebounds	Karl-Anthony Towns 9.82
FG%	McKinley Wright IV 66.7
Steals	Anthony Edwards 1.46
Blocks	Karl-Anthony Towns 1.12

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.11
Assists	Ja Morant 9.78
Rebounds	Ja Morant 8
FG%	Xavier Tillman 72
Steals	Ja Morant 2
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.5

MIN

Points	Anthony Edwards 25.17
Assists	D'Angelo Russell 6.67
Rebounds	Karl-Anthony Towns 10.83
FG%	Jordan McLaughlin 70.6
Steals	D'Angelo Russell 1.5
Blocks	Karl-Anthony Towns 2

Injuries

Memphis

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Elig Mon Suspension - 04 / 05 / 22

Steven Adams (C)

Prob Sat Conditioning - 28 / 04 / 22

Ziaire Williams (SF)

Prob Tues Knee - 26 / 04 / 22

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Ques Sat Foot - 22 / 04 / 22

Santi Aldama (PF)

Out indefinitely Knee - 18 / 04 / 22

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Out Sun Hip - 10 / 04 / 22

Brandon Clarke (PF)

Prob Sun Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22

Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)

Out Sun Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22

Tyus Jones (PG)

Out Sun Hand - 10 / 04 / 22

Steven Adams (C)

Out Sun Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Minnesota

Naz Reid (C)

Out Fri Personal - 29 / 04 / 22

Taurean Prince (SF)

Prob Tues Knee - 18 / 04 / 22

Taurean Prince (SF)

Prob Sat Knee - 12 / 04 / 22

Patrick Beverley (PG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 09 / 04 / 22

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 07 / 04 / 22

Malik Beasley (SG)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22

Malik Beasley (SG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 04 / 04 / 22

Patrick Beverley (PG)

Ques Thurs Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22

Malik Beasley (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22

Jordan McLaughlin (PG)

Prob Sun Quadricep - 26 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Memphis

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Elig Mon	Suspension - 04 / 05 / 22	4-1	3-2	+ -
Brooks is serving a one-game suspension for a Flagrant 2 foul, and he is eligible to return for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Steven Adams (C)	Prob Sat	Conditioning - 28 / 04 / 22	5-2	3-4	+ -
Adams has completed the NBA's health and safety protocols, and he is expected to suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Ziaire Williams (SF)	Prob Tues	Knee - 26 / 04 / 22	5-3	4-4	+ -
Williams is dealing with right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Ques Sat	Foot - 22 / 04 / 22	6-3	4-5	+ -
Brooks is tending to a sore left foot, and it is up in the air if he will battle the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round.
Santi Aldama (PF)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 18 / 04 / 22	7-4	5-6	+ -
Aldama is out of commission with soreness in his right knee, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Out Sun	Hip - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Brooks is nursing soreness in his right hip, and he will not play against the Celtics on Sunday.
Brandon Clarke (PF)	Prob Sun	Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Clarke is battling a right thigh contusion, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics on Sunday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)	Out Sun	Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Jackson Jr. is hindered by left thigh tightness, and he will not take on the Celtics on Sunday.
Tyus Jones (PG)	Out Sun	Hand - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Jones has a hand injury, and he will not be active against the Celtics on Sunday.
Steven Adams (C)	Out Sun	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Adams is bothered by left ankle soreness, and he will not be available for Sunday's showdown with the Celtics.

Minnesota

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Naz Reid (C)	Out Fri	Personal - 29 / 04 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Reid is tending to a personal matter, and he will not be available for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies.
Taurean Prince (SF)	Prob Tues	Knee - 18 / 04 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Prince is battling inflammation in his right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Grizzlies in the Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
Taurean Prince (SF)	Prob Sat	Knee - 12 / 04 / 22	3-3	3-3	+ -
Prince is battling inflammation in his right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Grizzlies in the Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Patrick Beverley (PG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 09 / 04 / 22	3-4	4-3	+ -
Beverley is bothered by right ankle soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Sunday's clash with the Bulls.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 07 / 04 / 22	3-5	5-3	+ -
Russell is dealing with hamstring soreness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Play-In against the Clippers.
Malik Beasley (SG)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	5-3	+ -
Beasley has a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will be available for Thursday's contest against the Spurs.
Malik Beasley (SG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 04 / 04 / 22	3-6	6-3	+ -
Beasley is tending to an ankle injury and it is unclear if he will take part in Tuesday's contest versus the Wizards.
Patrick Beverley (PG)	Ques Thurs	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22	4-6	7-3	+ -
Beverley has missed the previous two games due to a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Thursday's matchup with the Spurs.
Malik Beasley (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22	4-7	7-4	+ -
Beasley is managing a left ankle injury, but he will be available to take on the Rockets on Sunday.
Jordan McLaughlin (PG)	Prob Sun	Quadricep - 26 / 03 / 22	5-8	8-5	+ -
McLaughlin is dealing with a left quad contusion, but it is likely that he will play against the Celtics on Sunday.