Jazz vs Grizzlies Prediction 10/26/26 NBA Picks Today

The Memphis Grizzlies have enjoyed a flawless start to the season as they are now aiming for a fourth straight victory following last night’s 123-112 road win over the Kings. Ty Jerome led the team with 31 points and six assists on eight-of-17 shooting; Cameron Boozer and Jaylen Wells each scored 16 points, while Cedric Coward chipped in with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

As a team, the Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a 42-point second quarter to open up a 14-point lead, but they did receive a bit of a scare after seeing their lead get cut to just one point at one stage. Jerami Grant had a rough game of just five points on two-of-eight shooting off the bench, while Cameron Boozer shot just six of 21 from the field.

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have dropped two of their first three games of the season, and they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after falling short against the red-hot Lakers in a 132-123 home defeat last night. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 28 points; Keyonte George added 24 points with nine rebounds and 10 assists; Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points, while Ace Bailey tallied 17 points with 12 rebounds and four assists.

As a team, the Jazz shot 48 percent from the field and 10 of 35 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 47 points in the first quarter to take an early 18-point lead, but it didn’t last long at all as the Jazz were already trailing by halftime. The Jazz showed plenty of grit to keep pace with the Lakers in a close contest until the 2:22 left in the fourth quarter, when the Lakers pulled away for good. The Jazz just had no answer for the Lakers’ Luka Doncic, who torched them for 52 points.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

• The favorites have won each of the Jazz’s last 12 games.
• The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 16 games as underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
• The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Jazz’s last eight games.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

• The Jazz have lost each of their last 12 games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Grizzlies have won eight of their last 10 games against the Jazz.
• The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Grizzlies have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Northwest Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
• Twelve of the Jazz’s last 13 home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Jazz have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q1 this season – led by 18 points @ Lakers on October 25.
• The Jazz rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (36.3).
• The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (7.7).
• The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (21.3).

The Grizzlies are still keeping an eye on Zach Edey and Karim Lopez, while the Jazz have ruled out Trey Alexander and Jusuf Nurkic again. The Grizzlies have been one of the surprise teams in the league so far, and they would’ve taken so much confidence from last night’s win, their third straight to start the season.

Meanwhile, the Jazz have stumbled so far through three games, but they did show some resolve against a red-hot Lakers squad last night, and they are getting players back healthy. I get why the Jazz are favorites at home, but I still like the Grizzlies to continue their perfect start despite the short rest and travel disadvantage.