Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Preview
Looking to win big? The Jazz and Grizzlies face off at 8:00 ET on BSSE. The Grizzlies are hosting the game at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Grizzlies as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 230.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Memphis Grizzlies – Utah Jazz odds
Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Jazz and Grizzlies did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Grizzlies have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Jazz went 3-0. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 236 points per game.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
- Across the Grizzlies last three home games, the team averaged 111 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Memphis posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Prediction
So far this season, the Jazz have a record of just 2-7, as they look to pick up a win over the Grizzlies. The team is currently 14th in the Western Conference, and they are also 5th in the Northwest division.
Utah possesses an ATS record of 3-6 for this season, including their ongoing four game losing streak against the spread. When playing on the road, the Jazz hold an ATS record of 1-4 in contrast to a 2-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
Utah’s games have surpassed the over/under line in two straight games and their overall record is 7-2-0. The average over/under line in their games is 227.6 and they have a 6.5 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Jazz offense is coming off a game where they scored 118 points against the Pacers. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.9% and connected on 11 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Lauri Markkanen who comes into today’s matchup averaging 24. Jordan Clarkson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.4.
Facing Memphis, the Jazz aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 121.7 points allowed per game (27th).
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Jazz squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 60.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.4% from downtown.
Today, the Grizzlies are entering the action with an overall record of 1-7 and have achieved a 0-3 record over their last three games. At the moment, the team holds 15th place in the Western Conference and 5th place in the Southwest division.
Memphis comes in with an overall ATS record of 2-6 so far this season. On the road, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 1-3, as opposed to a 1-3 record against the spread when playing at home.
Coming into the game, the Grizzlies have a below .500 over/under record of 3-5-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 222.5, and they have a -0.9 differential against the over/under line for this season.
The Grizzlies offense is coming off a game in which they scored 102 points vs. the Heat. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.9% while connecting on 11 threes. The top scorer for the Grizzlies was Jaren Jackson Jr. with 28 points, while Desmond Bane also chipped in with 15 points.
At present, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 17th, allowing 114.1 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 50.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 39.4% of their three-point attempts.
Our projections indicate that the Grizzlies should come out top with a projected score of 103-98.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Grizzlies on the moneyline
- The Grizzlies should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 201 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Knee – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Suspension – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- John Konchar – Hip – Questionable
- Xavier Tillman Sr. – Knee – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Left Hip – Questionable
- Jake LaRavia – Toe – Doubtful
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Walker Kessler – Elbow – Out
