The NBA’s Monday schedule includes eight games, including a matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies, which features an exciting Western Conference team with playoff hopes.

Both teams have been aiming to make a deep playoff run this season, but have been inconsistent of late, each going 5-5 in their past 10 games. The Grizzlies have won two consecutive games 28-13, while the Timberwolves lost their most recent game 22-20.

Here’s a preview of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies game, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET at FedExForum in Memphis.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Predictions, Preview and Odds

Money line: Timberwolves (+135) vs Grizzlies (-162)

spread: Timberwolves +3.5 (-110) vs. Grizzlies -3.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Timberwolves o223.5 (-110) vs Grizzlies u223.5 (-110)

Editor’s note: Odds may change closer to game. The odds listed are based on information available at the time of writing.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview

After reaching the Western Conference Finals last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are still looking for stability in the middle of the season.

They have a home record of 10-10 and a road record of 12-20, ranking eighth in the Western Conference. They recently lost 124-117 to cleveland cavaliers.

Defense remains the Timberwolves’ strength, ranking seventh in the league in defensive efficiency. However, their offense is still average, ranking 15th in offensive efficiency.

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies solidified their home-court advantage in the West, although injury concerns remain.

They have won two games in a row over the San Antonio Spurs and are looking to continue their strong run as they return home after four games on the road against the Timberwolves.

Memphis has the fifth-best offense and sixth-best defense in the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies predicted starting lineup

Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon out with ankle injury, Donte DiVincenzo Questionable due to toe problem.

For the Grizzlies, Vince Williams Jr. is out with an ankle injury and Cam Spencer is out with a thumb injury. Marcus Smart Gregory Jackson is out with a broken finger and out with a foot injury. Ja Morant Listed as questionable due to foot issue.

Timberwolves

G- Mike Conley | G- Anthony Edwards | F- Jaden McDaniels | F- Julius Randle | C- Rudy Gobert

Grizzlies

G- Desmond Bane | G- Luke Kennard | F- Jaylen Wells | F- Jaren Jackson Jr. | C- Zach Eadie

Editor’s note: These are projected lineups and may change based on player availability.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Props

• Desmond Bane scored -121 over 19.5 points at Caesars. He is expected to exceed that goal.
• Kaiser is -113 under 21.5 points scored by Julius Randle. He is not expected to reach that total.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies are used to playing without key players, and their overall stronger roster makes them the favorite against the unpredictable Timberwolves. We predict the Grizzlies will win and extend their three-game winning streak with or without Ja Morant.