The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies meet Wednesday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the 76ers and Celtics, and they play the Raptors, Timberwolves, and Bulls next. The Jazz are in tank mode and are riding a six-game losing streak.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 112.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.3 points and 6.1 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 18.6 points and 8.2 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 5.9 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Suns and Pelicans, and they play the Cavs, Heat, and Kings next. The Grizzlies look to win three straight games for the first time since January 30 – February 5.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 122.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.2 points and 7.4 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 13 road games.
- The Grizzlies have won 24 of their last 27 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Jazz following a home win.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Grizzlies have lost three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The road team has won six of the Grizzlies’ last seven games.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at FedExForum.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.2).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.6).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.8).
Grizzlies vs Jazz Injury Report
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Jaren Jackson Jr., Santi Aldama, and Zyon Pullin. Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey are questionable.
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Elijah Harkless, Walker Kessler, Jordan Clarkson, and Lauri Markkanen. Jaden Springer is questionable with a back injury.
Grizzlies vs Jazz Prediction
The Grizzlies beat a few bad teams to get a winning streak going, and now the lines are inflated. Sure, the Jazz is a bad team themselves, and all of their injuries show they’re not even trying to win. The problem is oddsmakers keep throwing out these insane numbers, and the Jazz have covered seven of their last 10 games. While talented, the Grizzlies have been shaky these last few weeks and are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The underdog is 6-3 ATS in the last nine games between the Grizzlies and Jazz. The Grizzlies should win and kind of have to win, but this is a lot of points to just throw out there. Give me the Jazz and the points.