The Memphis Grizzlies aim to push the Minnesota Timberwolves to the brink of elimination when they hit the court on Saturday for Game 4 of their NBA Western Conference first-round playoff series. The Grizzlies have overcome a series-opening 130-117 loss to the Timberwolves with back-to-back victories, capped by a decisive 104-95 win in Game 3 on Thursday night.

Now poised to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, the Grizzlies are backed by 80 per cent of sports bettors as they look to Game 4 as 3-point road favourites. And after reclaiming home-court advantage with Thursday’s victory, the Grizzlies have vaulted to lofty -714 favourites on the NBA playoff series prices. The Timberwolves sport +124 moneyline odds of bouncing back in Game 4, and have dipped to distant +479 longshots to claim their first playoff series win since 2004. After seeing the UNDER pay out in Games 2 and 3, the total for Game 4 is pegged at 232.5, with the UNDER narrowly favoured as a -112 bet.

Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves NBA Playoffs Betting Odds

Saturday night’s matchup at Target Center will be the eighth overall meeting of the season between these two clubs. And in addition to handing them their first lead of the series, Thursday’s victory marked the Grizzlies’ first in Minnesota in three visits this season. While this series features the two highest-scoring teams in the NBA during the regular season, it has been the UNDER that has paid out in each of the past two games, and in four of their past five head-to-head clashes.

The Timberwolves’ offensive woes have contributed to that trend. Minnesota has averaged just 95.5 points over the past two games, marking the first time they have failed to score 100 in consecutive outings since November 1. Thursday’s loss also extended the current run of disappointment for sports bettors taking the T-Wolves at home, where they have covered just twice in seven outings. Indeed, the Minnesota offence has struggled when the team sports positive odds at home, where they have averaged just 106.6 points during a 2-3 run. For the Grizzlies, Thursday’s victory snaps a two-game slide on the road, However, Memphis has tallied consecutive road wins during the postseason just once while going 5-12 since April 2014.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies received contributions from up and down the lineup, and from all over the court, in Game 3. Desmond Bane led the charge, draining seven three-pointers and a team-high 26 points. And after falling just short of a triple-double in Game 2, Ja Morant accomplished the feat with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, the status of Dillon brooks is listed as questionable due to a foot injury. The 26-year-old small forward has been a steady contributor since returning from injury in March, including a 24-point performance in Game 1.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Game 4 represents a test of character for the T-Wolves, who led by as many as 23 points in the second half before allowing Memphis to embark on a game-changing 21-0 run. It was a particularly tough night for Karl-Anthony Towns. After averaging 22 points and 12 rebounds in the first two games of the series, Towns was limited to just five boards and eight points while going 3-for-4 from the floor in Game 3, making him the target of postgame Twitter mockery by Ja Morant.

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.