Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Keep reading to see our Jazz vs Grizzlies NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Jazz are at 10-32.
  • Utah has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (17th).
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Grizzlies.
  • The Grizzlies play host to the Jazz with a 30-15 record.
  • Memphis has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (5th).
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 139-126 win vs. the Jazz.

Jazz vs Grizzlies Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-534) will host the Utah Jazz (+400) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 11 and have won five straight games. The Jazz have lost four in a row and have a record of 10-32.

This game can be seen on KJZZ and will be played at the FedExForum in Memphis.

Jazz vs. Grizzlies Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies
  • Where: Memphis at FedExForum
  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Betting Odds MEM -11, UTA +400 | MEM -534 O/U 245.5

Jazz Preview: Do the Jazz Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Jazz dropped to 10-32 on the season with a 123-114 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Utah was a +16.5 underdog but managed to cover the spread, losing by nine. The total points for the game were 237, just over the 232.5 O/U line.

OKC broke the game open with an 11-0 run after the score was tied at 33-33. Utah kept things close, tying the 2nd quarter 26-26 and entering the 4th quarter down 95-89, but the Thunder outscored them 28-25 in the final period.

John Collins led the Jazz with 22 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 66.7% in their 123-114 loss to the Thunder. Collin Sexton added 18 points and 9 assists, while Walker Kessler contributed 17 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 80% from the floor.

Utah connected on 14 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 46.7% overall. Collins scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Lauri Markkanen added 10 of his 17 points in the 2nd.

Defensively, the Jazz struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-114 loss to the Thunder. They allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 46% from the field overall.

Utah did well in limiting the Thunder’s three-point shooting, holding them to 12 threes on 30% shooting. The Jazz recorded 29 defensive rebounds but gave up 13 offensive boards.

Grizzlies Preview: Can Memphis Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Jazz dropped to 10-32 on the season after a 123-114 road loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, Utah kept it closer than expected. The game’s total of 237 points went over the 232.5-point line.

Oklahoma City broke the game open with an 11-0 run early on, but Utah battled back to tie the 2nd quarter 26-26. The Thunder edged out the Jazz 38-34 in the 3rd and 28-25 in the 4th to seal the win.

The Grizzlies put up 139 points in their win over the Pelicans, shooting 55.4% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 45.2% clip. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 29 points and 5 made threes, while Luke Kennard added 27 points, connecting on 7 threes at 77.8% shooting.

Desmond Bane contributed 20 points and 14 assists, despite struggling from deep. Jackson scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, and Bane added 14 in the same period. Brandon Clarke and Scotty Pippen each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter.

Despite allowing 126 points on 54% shooting, the Grizzlies managed to secure a win over the Pelicans. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up 42 points. However, they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 26 points.

Memphis sent New Orleans to the line 32 times, where they hit 22 free throws. The Grizzlies also allowed 14 threes on 41% shooting. Defensively, they recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.

Jazz vs Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last five road contests, Utah has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 113 points per game.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 125 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Jazz have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Utah posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-1-1 against the spread.

Jazz vs Grizzlies Prediction

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