Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies (12-17-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Memphis Grizzlies in a closely contested game between two playoff candidates in an attempt to maintain their recent winning streak. The NBA action on Tuesday has two fascinating games that provide traditional betting conundrums. A struggling Chicago Bulls (10-15) team that has struggled at home will face the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) on the road as favorites.

The Memphis Grizzlies (12-14), who have been dealing with injuries but are still a formidable underdog, will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9) in an attempt to defend their home court. The over/under is set at 236.5 total points, and the Timberwolves are 7.5 points ahead of the Grizzlies on the spread (Timberwolves -7.5). Memphis is +230 to pull off the upset, while Minnesota is -285 to win outright on the moneyline.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies - When and where to watch the game

Tonight's NBA game pits the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9) against the Memphis Grizzlies (12-14). At the Target Centre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tipoff is scheduled at 8:00 p.m. EST. NBA TV will carry the game live. With a DIRECTV or FuboTV trial, viewers can watch it for free.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies - Expected Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves

• PG Donte DiVincenzo
• SG Bones Hyland
• SF Jaden McDaniels
• PF Julius Randle
• C Rudy Gobert

Memphis Grizzlies

• PG Ja Morant
• SG Cedric Coward
• SF Jaylen Wells
• PF Santi Aldama
• C Jaren Jackson Jr.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies - Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Anthony Edwards (foot injury maintenance)- Questionable
• Joan Beringer (G League assignment)- Out
• Mike Conley (Achilles)- Out
• Enrique Freeman (two-way contract)- Out
• Rocco Zikarsky (two-way contract)- Out

Memphis Grizzlies

• Brandon Clarke (knee)- Questionable
• Ja Morant (ankle)- Questionable
• Zach Edey (ankle)- Out
• GG Jackson (G League assignment)- Out
• Ty Jerome (calf)- Out
• John Konchar (thumb)- Out
• Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe)- Out
• Javon Small (toe)- Out
• Cam Spencer (personal reasons)- Out

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies - Game Prediction

The Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings 117-103 on Sunday, marking their seventh victory in eight games. For the eighth time this season, they have outscored an opponent by at least ten points during the fourth quarter, holding a 29-19 lead.

However, the Grizzlies defeated the LA Clippers 121-103 on Monday to move to 8-3 over their previous 11 games. They improved to 6-3 this season when shooting at least 50% from the field and outscored the Clippers 52-38 in the paint. Now, these two teams are ready to face each other.


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