The Utah Jazz pay a visit to the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on Friday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz have been doing it tough as they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games overall, and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting trounced by the Thunder in a 131-101 loss on Sunday. Kyle Filipowski led the team with 21 points and 10 rebounds on 10 of 14 shooting, Taylor Hendricks and Walter Clayton Jr each scored 20 points while Ace Bailey chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Jazz shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 36 from the 3-point line, but the writing was on the wall early in this contest, as the Jazz were already trailing by 45-20 after the first quarter. The Jazz trailed in this one by as many as 42 points at one stage, and they have now lost their last two games by a combined 64 points.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Trail Blazers in a 119-96 home win on Sunday. Santi Aldama led the team with 22 points on seven of 11 shooting off the bench, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jaylen Wells each scored 16 points while Jock Landale chipped in with 15 points and eight rebounds. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 45 percent from the field and 10 of 35 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early with 40 points in the first quarter to take a 20-point lead into halftime. Before they held the Trail Blazers to just 18 points in the fourth quarter to make it a complete blowout win in front of their home fans.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 22 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Grizzlies have lost nine of their last 10 games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have won each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 home games following a win.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Jazz Prediction
The Jazz are still missing a couple of players with Walker Kessler and Georges Niang out, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Ja Morant, Javon Small, John Konchar, Zach Edey, Ty Jerome and Brandon Clarke. The Jazz have yet to get anything going this season, and lately they’ve been finding it hard just to stay competitive, as their last two games have resulted in massive blowout defeats. In contrast, the Grizzlies have been hit hard by injuries lately, but that hasn’t stopped them from playing some of their best basketball of the season so far to win seven of their last nine games. I might give the Jazz a chance if this game was at the Delta Center, but the Jazz are only 2-8 on the road so far this season. So, I will stick with the Grizzlies to stay hot with another win and cover here.