The Grizzlies had a stellar regular season, despite Ja Morant only playing 57 games. They are healthy heading into this game, and the Timberwolves could be facing an uphill battle just to win a game or two in this series, let alone advance. The Grizzlies went 19-11 as home favorites this season, and I expect them to begin the playoffs with a decisive victory.

These are two of the top scoring teams in the NBA and they each held serve at home, winning and covering their four dates. Memphis is a squad that does all the little things properly, which is why it was the best cover team in the NBA, hitting 63.7 percent (51-29-2 ATS). The Grizzlies led the NBA in rebounding, steals and blocked shots. Take Memphis to cover Game 1.