Memphis hadn't played in six days while Minnesota carried over the momentum from its victory over the Clippers last Tuesday, winning Game 1 on Saturday. The Grizzlies will have to get off to a better start in Game 2 as the Timberwolves set a franchise playoff record with 41 points in the first quarter. Also, Memphis needs to find a way to guard Anthony Edwards, who exploded for 36 points. Game 1 losers are known to be more focused and aggressive in Game 2 in the NBA playoffs, and the Grizzlies still are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 home games and 10-3 ATS overall after a loss. Also, Memphis is 37-14 ATS after losing by at least 10 points. Game 1 went OVER by nine points, and the Timberwolves are 6-1 OVER in their last seven games. Memphis has gone OVER in five of six, and Minnesota is 37-16 OVER on the road. Take the Grizzlies for a Max Play, and also back the OVER.
This pick was released to clients on April 19, 2024 at 11:53AM ET.
NBA
Minnesota at Memphis
April 19, 2022
8:30 PM Eastern
2 units on Memphis -6.5 (-109) (risk 2 to return 3.83)
Result:
WIN
WIN
0.5 unit on Game Total OVER 240 -110 (risk 0.5 to return 0.95)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SPORTS BETTING
Get my free NBA picks and predictions.
Join 409,400 Subscribers!