Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Check out our free Grizzlies vs Jazz prediction for this NBA matchup in Salt Lake City. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • Last season Memphis ended with a 27-55 record.
  • The Grizzlies were 30th in scoring last season.
  • Last season, the Jazz home record was 21-20.
  • The Jazz were 29th in points allowed last season.

Grizzlies vs Jazz Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies (-150) travel to take on the Utah Jazz (+127) at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET. KJZZ will carry the TV coverage.

Last year, the Grizzlies finished 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 27-55. On the other side, the Jazz were 12th in the West at 31-51.

Grizzlies vs. Jazz Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz
  • Where: Salt Lake City at Delta Center
  • Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
  • Betting Odds MEM -3, MEM -150 | UTA +127 O/U 228.5

Grizzlies Preview: Can Memphis Stun the Crowd at Delta Center?

Memphis enters the season ranked 7th in our power rankings, with a 70.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 14.6% chance of winning the division. Last season, the Grizzlies finished 27-55, placing 4th in their division and 13th in the Western Conference. They were 9-32 at home and 18-23 on the road.

Against the spread, Memphis went 26-56, with an 8-33 home record and an 18-23 road mark. They were favored in 17 games, going 7-10 in those matchups. Their average over/under line was 220.7 points, and their games averaged 218.6 points per game. Their over/under record was 38-43-1.

Last season, Memphis finished 22nd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 105.8 points per game, which ranked 30th. They were 16th in possessions per game (97.9) and 21st in field goal attempts per game (88.2), but they struggled with efficiency, ranking 30th in field goal percentage (43.5%). The Grizzlies were 6th in three-point attempts per game (37.8) but only 29th in three-point percentage (34.6%), making 13.1 threes per game, which ranked 12th.

Ja Morant is projected to lead the team in scoring, ranking 9th in our league-wide projections. Desmond Bane is projected 28th and is expected to lead the team in made threes, ranking 6th in the league. Jaren Jackson Jr. is projected 34th in scoring but will miss the start of the season. Luke Kennard, projected 2nd on the team in made threes, is also out.

Memphis comes into the season ranked 1st in our defensive power rankings, after a strong showing last year in which they allowed 112.8 points per game, placing them 12th in the NBA. Despite their success, they struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 37.9%, ranking 26th in the league. Inside the arc, they were slightly better, holding teams to 54.3% shooting, which ranked 14th.

Memphis also ranked 4th in the NBA in blocked shots, averaging 6.1 per game, and were 4th in steals, with 8.2 per contest. Ja Morant is one of the top rebounders among point guards, and Zach Edey provides additional help on the boards. However, Jaren Jackson Jr., their top shot-blocker, is currently out, and the Grizzlies ranked 27th in defensive rebounding last season.

Jazz Preview: Can Utah Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Ranked 7th in our pre-season power rankings, the Grizzlies have a 70.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 14.6% chance of winning their division. Last season, Memphis finished 27-55, placing 4th in their division and 13th in the Western Conference. They were 9-32 at home and 18-23 on the road.

Against the spread, Memphis went 26-56, with an 8-33 home record and an 18-23 road record. They were favored in 17 games, going 7-10 in those matchups. Their average O/U line was 220.7 points, and they had a 38-43-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 218.6 points per game.

Utah enters the season ranked 21st in our offensive power rankings after finishing last season 11th in points per game (115.7). They were 10th in possessions per game (99.4) and 9th in field goal attempts per game (89.9), but their field goal percentage ranked 19th (46.7%). They were 10th in both 3-point attempts (36.5) and free throw attempts (22.6) per game, finishing 13th in 3-pointers made (12.9) and 1st in free throw percentage (83.0%).

Lauri Markkanen is projected to lead the Jazz in scoring, ranking 27th in the league and 7th among power forwards. He’s also projected 10th in the league in 3-pointers made. Collin Sexton is projected 2nd on the team in scoring, ranking 59th in the league, while rookie Keyonte George is projected 3rd on the team and 41st in 3-pointers made.

Coming off a season in which they allowed 120.5 points per game, the Jazz are ranked 29th in our defensive power rankings. They also allowed opponents to shoot 39.4% from beyond the arc, the highest percentage in the NBA. Inside, they were slightly better, ranking 18th in two-point shooting percentage allowed (55.1%).

Utah ranked 13th in defensive rebounding, with Lauri Markkanen and John Collins leading the way. They were also 9th in blocked shots, with Walker Kessler projected as one of the league's top shot-blockers.

Grizzlies vs Jazz Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Grizzlies are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • Across the Jazz last ten home games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 125. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 1-9 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Jazz have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.

Grizzlies vs Jazz Prediction

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