Memphis Grizzlies Playoffs Game 1 vs Minnesota Timberwolves: odds, prediction, TV info

The Memphis Grizzlies’ first-round playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves is finally here.

The No. 2 seeded Grizzlies will host the No. 7 Wolves in a best-of-seven series that will allow the winner to advance to round two to face the winner of the No. 3 Golden State Warriors vs No. 6 Denver Nuggets.

But first, we have to get through Game 1.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 odds today

Spread

Grizzlies -7.0 (-110)
Wolves +7.0 (-110)

Moneyline

Grizzlies -280
Wolves +225

Over/Under

Over 235 (-110)
Under 235 (-110)

Memphis enters the game against Minnesota as seven-point favorites.

Check the latest odds and place your bets for the Grizzlies vs Timberwolves with WynnBet.

Memphis Grizzlies season series vs Minnesota Timberwolves

The Grizzlies and Timberwolves ended the season series tied 2-2, with each team prevailing on their respective home courts.

Game 1: Grizzlies 125, Wolves 118

Game 2: Grizzlies 95, Wolves 138

Game 3: Grizzlies 116, Wolves 108

Game 4: Grizzlies 114, Wolves 119

Memphis Grizzlies vs Wolves Game 1 predictions

The Grizzlies are coming off six days of rest with a healthy lineup and a confidence level bordering on levels of an all-time high.

The team ranks at the top of so many offensive and defensive categories. They boast chemistry that is so ironclad that a lot of times it doesn’t matter who’s on the court together. This team finds a way to produce.

Game 1 of the playoffs will be no different. The Grizzlies will find a way to minimize the impact of either Anthony Edwards or D’Angelo Russell. Dillon Brooks is in playoff mode and it’s going to be scary times for those guards.

Expect Ja Morant to give Patrick Beverley, a tenacious defender, all he can handle by attacking the basket with speed and force that he won’t be able to match.

Jaren Jackson Jr. will have a huge game if he’s matched up against the lesser Jarred Vanderbilt.

The Grizzlies have to defend the three-point line against Minnesota. This is a team that loves to shoot threes more than just about any other team in the NBA.

If they can take away one of the Big Three Wolves’ players and keep Minnesota at or below their three-point line, Game 1 will easily fall into the Grizzlies’ favor.

Game 1 Prediction: Memphis 125, Minnesota 112

How to watch the Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Game 1 on TV

This is a nationally televised game, airing live on ESPN. Additionally, you can watch the Memphis Grizzlies on Bally’s Sports Southeast in the Memphis area. Tip-off is scheduled for just after 2:30 p.m. CT.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Playoff Schedule

After Game 1, the Grizzlies will play the Wolves in Game 2. That matchup is slated to be played on April 18 in Memphis at the FedEx Forum.