This is an 8* TOP TOTAL on the OVER Wolves/Grizzlies.

These teams have been involved in several lower-scoring games of late, but I believe the conditions are now correct for much more of a "shootout" here in Memphis on Thursday night.

Minnesota just had its five-game win streak snapped last time out in a 110-103 loss at Milwaukee. This concludes the road portion of its schedule this year. The Wolves have seen the total go UNDER in three straight, but looking back Minnesota has seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of its last 12 after playing to three or more straight UNDERS in a row.

Memphis has won three straight road games, but with a game at Denver tomorrow night, tonight's contest takes on added importance for the home side.

With each team pushing the pace like I believe it will, everything points to this total flying well OVER the number before the final horn sounds.

Good luck, NP