The Memphis Grizzlies (4-1) visit Salt Lake City to battle the Utah Jazz (4-2) Saturday at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies could be without superstar PG Ja Morant, who is listed as “doubtful” with a non-COVID illness on the NBA injury report. They enter on a 2-game win streak, recently winning at Sacramento 125-110 as 2.5-point favorites Thursday — Morant did play and scored 22 points with 6 assists.
Utah is still looking to find itself after trading star G Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland in the offseason. The Jazz are coming off a 117-101 loss at Denver Friday. The Jazz were 7.5-point underdogs in the loss and are 3-3 against the spread (ATS) for the season. However, they are a perfect 2-0 straight up (SU) at home — and 1-1 ATS there.
With Morant iffy to play, the Jazz have a good opportunity to gain a victory against one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
If Morant sits, the Grizzlies will look to its supporting cast of C Steven Adams and SG Desmond Bane, who scored a game-high 31 points Thursday against the Kings — he had 38 the game before Monday in a 134-124 home win over the Brooklyn Nets.
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Grizzlies at Jazz odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 6:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Jazz +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
- Against the spread: Grizzlies -3.5 (-108) | Jazz +3.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Grizzlies at Jazz key injuries
Grizzlies
- G/F John Konchar (shoulder) questionable
- F Jake LaRavia (non-COVID illness) doubtful
- PG Ja Morant (non-COVID illness) doubtful
Jazz
- G Mike Conley (rest) out
- F Rudy Gay (health and safety protocols) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 113, Jazz 102
Moneyline
AVOID.
Memphis’ 2 wins during its current streak were by 15 and 10 points, making me think the Grizzlies won’t have a problem covering the 3.5-point spread. Therefore, I’ll refrain from making a play here and instead focus on the spread.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES -3.5 (-108).
I like the Grizzlies to win this game going away, making the -3.5 number a better value than the ML of -165. Even if Morant sits out, MEMPHIS -3.5 (-108) is my FAVORITE PLAY.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 225.5 (-112).
This will be a narrow escape. The Grizzlies are 4-1 O/U, while the Jazz are 2-4 O/U.
The Jazz, playing at home, will attempt to keep the pace at their comfort level. They should be able to do so. This will hold scoring down just enough to cash Under tickets.
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