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The Memphis Grizzlies (0-4) will go up against the Utah Jazz (1-3) on Wednesday at Delta Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season’s series 2-2
The Grizzlies fell short of covering the spread (-1) and the Over (223) hit in their 125-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Memphis has lost 4 consecutive games to begin the season, and 3 of those games were played at home.
The Jazz were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 110-102 on Monday, covering as 9-point road underdogs and connecting on Under 226 points. Dating back to last season, Utah has now lost 8 of its last 10 contests.
Grizzlies at Jazz odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Jazz -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +2.5 (-115) | Jazz -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Grizzlies at Jazz key injuries
Grizzlies
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
- F Santi Aldama (ankle) out
- F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
- G Ja Morant (suspension) out
- G Derrick Rose (knee) out
Jazz
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 117, Jazz 113
Moneyline
I believe Memphis will get on track soon amid Morant’s suspension, so I’ll back the GRIZZLIES (+110) on the road. Even with the Grizzlies missing some depth pieces due to injury, they have a talented team that is better than their record indicates.
While Memphis is 27th in offensive rating through 4 games, Utah is dead last in defensive rating to begin the season.
Against the spread
GRIZZLIES +2.5 (-115) is the play in this matchup considering I have Memphis securing the victory. Even if the Grizzlies don’t come away with their 1st win of the season, they should keep it close against a young Jazz squad.
Utah is 2-7-1 ATS against Memphis in the last 10 meetings.
Over/Under
OVER 223.5 (-110) is the lean in this showdown as both teams are top 15 in pace. The trio of G Desmond Bane, F Jaren Jackson Jr., and G Marcus Smart are enough to produce a decent number of points against the Jazz.
Meanwhile, the Jazz just need other guys to step up alongside F Lauri Markkanen. The Over is also 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between Memphis and Utah.
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