The Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz duke it out at the Delta Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in decent form as they’ve split their last eight games, but they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting thrashed by the Thunder in a 119-103 road defeat last night. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the team with 16 points, Cedric Coward added 16 points with eight rebounds and six assists while Jaylen Wells chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 41 percent from the field and 18 of 41 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Thunder from the start and allowed 67 points in the first half to trail by 13 points going into halftime. Things didn’t get much better in the fourth quarter where they allowed 35 points to get blown out in the end.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in decent form lately as they had split their last 10 games before they got routed by the Nuggets in a 135-112 loss last night. Lauri Markkanen was a chance to sit out the game but he joined the team to lead the way with 27 points on 10 of 20 shooting. Keyonte George added 20 points with eight rebounds and seven assists while Jusuf Nurkic chipped in with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. As a team, the Jazz shot 43 percent from the field and 14 of 41 from the 3-point line, but most of this game was played in garbage time. The Jazz were in deep trouble early after getting outscored by 40-15 in a nightmare of a first half.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have lost seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Jazz have lost 13 of their last 14 Tuesday games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last 10 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Thirteen of the last 14 games between the Grizzlies and Jazz at Delta Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.9) this season.
- Jusuf Nurkic ranks 6th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (14.0) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Cam Spencer has recorded eight games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (127.1).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.3).
- Eight different Grizzlies players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
Jazz vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing a host of players including Ja Morant, Javon Small, John Konchar, Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey, while the Jazz are still missing Georges Niang and Walker Kessler. The Grizzlies come into this contest as the team in better form, as they’ve kept their heads above water despite their long list of injuries. However, the Jazz are always a tricky team to beat in the Delta Center as they really feed off their home crowd. This should be a close one, but I think the Grizzlies have the edge in this matchup and I like them to cover this short line on the road.