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The Minnesota Timberwolves are teetering.
A quick hot streak could push them into position for homecourt advantage in the first round. A stumble could doom them toward the Play-In Tournament.
Luckily, the Memphis Grizzlies should be a matchup that helps Minnesota stay on its current hot streak.
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My Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies predictions recognize which starter is hottest these days.
Read more in my NBA picks for Saturday, January 31.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies prediction
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies best bet: Jaden McDaniels Over 13.5 points (-112)
Jaden McDaniels clearly doesn’t want to be traded, and he’s been playing all season like he shouldn’t be.
McDaniels’ 21 points on a perfect 5-of-5 from three on Thursday grabbed headlines because it came against the Thunder, but the Minnesota Timberwolves forward has been performing at this level for some time.
He has cleared this prop in seven of his last nine games, part of doing so in 26 of 47 games this season. McDaniels’ long-range shooting has jumped this season, hitting 44.0% on the year while taking 3.4 per game. He should take more tonight.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have given up the fourth-most attempts from beyond the arc in the last 10 games, with opponents taking 40.7 threes per game. When McDaniels gets those looks these days, he hits them.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies same-game parlay
McDaniels has hit multiple 3-pointers in three straight games and five of his last six, shooting 58.3% from deep.
That has certainly helped the Timberwolves cover the spread in three consecutive contests.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies SGP
Jaden McDaniels Over 13.5 points
Jaden McDaniels Over 1.5 threes
Our “from downtown” SGP: Playing Facilitator
When Julius Randle has to face a post defender entirely capable of stopping his isolation game, his points suffer — but his assists pop.
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For example, he finished with 13 points and five assists against Oklahoma City’s post defenders on Thursday.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies SGP
Jaden McDaniels Over 13.5 points
Jaden McDaniels Over 1.5 threes
Julius Randle Over 4.5 assists
Julius Randle Under 21.5 points
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