How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NBA game

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Memphis Grizzlies @ Minnesota Timberwolves

Current Records: Memphis 24-14, Minnesota 20-17

How To WatchWhen: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8 p.m. ETWhere: Target Center -- Minneapolis, MinnesotaTV: Fand Duel SN - MemphisFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $37.00What to Know

The Memphis Grizzlies are taking a road trip to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Target Center. Coming off a loss in a game the Grizzlies were expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

The Grizzlies' season wasn't pretty last year but it's starting to look like struggles are in the rearview. They fell to the Rockets 119-115. While the oddsmakers failed to call the winner, they nailed the 234.5 point over/under.

The losing side was boosted by Jaren Jackson Jr., who went 9 for 15 en route to 21 points plus eight rebounds and six blocks.

The Grizzlies struggled to work together and finished the game with only 20 assists. That's the fewest assists they've posted since back in April of 2024.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves won against the Pelicans on Tuesday with 104 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. The Timberwolves enjoyed a cozy 104-89 victory over the Magic. Winning may never get old, but Minnesota sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.

Memphis has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 24-14 record this season. As for Minnesota, their win bumped their record up to 20-17.

This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: The Grizzlies haven't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 122.9 points per game (they're ranked first in scoring overall). It's a different story for the Timberwolves, though, as they've been averaging only 108.9. The only thing between the Grizzlies and another offensive beatdown is the Timberwolves. Will they be able to keep them contained?

While only the Grizzlies took care of their fans the last time they played, neither team managed to cover. Looking ahead, the Timberwolves are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 1.5 points. Be careful betting Memphis against the spread as while they're 25-13 ATS overall, they're only 3-6 against Minnesota in their most recent matchups.

Odds

Minnesota is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Memphis, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Timberwolves as a 2-point favorite.

The over/under is 230.5 points.

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Series History

Minnesota has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Memphis.

Feb 28, 2024 - Minnesota 110 vs. Memphis 101Jan 18, 2024 - Minnesota 118 vs. Memphis 103Dec 08, 2023 - Minnesota 127 vs. Memphis 103Nov 26, 2023 - Minnesota 119 vs. Memphis 97Feb 10, 2023 - Memphis 128 vs. Minnesota 107Jan 27, 2023 - Minnesota 111 vs. Memphis 100Nov 30, 2022 - Minnesota 109 vs. Memphis 101Nov 11, 2022 - Memphis 114 vs. Minnesota 103Apr 29, 2022 - Memphis 114 vs. Minnesota 106Apr 26, 2022 - Memphis 111 vs. Minnesota 109