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Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (29-30) square off against the Memphis Grizzlies (34-22) on Wednesday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 123-117 on Monday to cover as 1-point road favorites. Despite the win over Indiana, Utah is just 5-5 in its last 10 games.

The Grizzlies failed to cover as 3-point road underdogs in a 119-109 loss to the Boston Celtics Sunday. Memphis has posted a 3-7 record in its last 10 contests.

This is the fourth and final meeting between these teams this season. The Jazz covered the spread as underdogs in each of the first 3 meetings — winning 2 of them outright — and the Over connected twice.

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Jazz at Grizzlies odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Grizzlies -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +8.5 (-115) | Grizzlies -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Grizzlies key injuries

Jazz

G Russell Westbrook (not with team) out

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 120, Jazz 115

Moneyline

AVOID.

Taking the Grizzlies at the current odds (-320) isn’t advised with the minimal profit you’ll receive with a win.

Against the spread

JAZZ +8.5 (-115) is an enticing wager at such a massive spread with Utah being good ATS this season. The Jazz have covered the spread in each of the first 3 meetings against the Grizzlies this season — all as underdogs — and they’ve won 2 of those outright.

The Jazz are 13-7-1 ATS in their 21 games this season as road underdogs. On top of that, Utah is also 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings against Memphis.

Over/Under

Even with these teams both being in the top half of the league in pace, UNDER 238.5 (-110) is the lean in this matchup.

The Grizzlies are 8-1 to the Under in their last 9 games following a loss and 4-1 to the Under in their last 5 home games against a team with a losing road record.

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Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (20-22) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (25-13) Sunday. Tip-off from FedEx Forum is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz are coming off a 126-118 loss Saturday vs. the Chicago Bulls as 2.5-point road favorites, their 6th loss in their last 7 games. Poor 3-point shooting cost the Jazz as they shot 29% (12 of 41). In the last 7 games, the Jazz have allowed 126 points to be scored on them 4 times.

The Grizzlies are on a 5-game winning streak that included covering a 6.5-point spread Thursday against the Orlando Magic (123-115). G Ja Morant scored 32 points on 13-of-21 shooting from the floor.

The Jazz beat the Grizzlies in back-to-back games in Utah in late October.

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Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Grizzlies -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +7.5 (-112 | Grizzlies -7.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Jazz at Grizzlies key injuries

Jazz

Not yet submitted

Grizzlies

F Brandon Clarke (hip) out
G Danny Green (knee) out
G Chandler Kennedy (nasal) available
G Ja Morant (thigh) questionable
C Adam Stevens (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 126, Jazz 120

Moneyline

AVOID.

While the Grizzlies are the better and hotter team this bet has far too much risk associated with it. The line is a bit too lopsided and the risk is not worth the reward here.

Against the spread

LEAN JAZZ +7.5 (-112).

The Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS during the 5-game winning streak, but the Jazz are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 against teams with above a .600 winning percentage and the Jazz are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings. The Jazz will make this a very tough game for the Grizzlies to keep their ATS streak going.

Over/Under

BET OVER 234.5 (-108).

The Over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings between these 2 teams and the betting trends for the Jazz also suggest that the Over is the safer bet for this matchup. The Over is 4-1 in Utah’s last 5 overall and is 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning record.

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Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The slumping Utah Jazz (30-19) head to the FedExForum Friday to play the surging Memphis Grizzlies (33-17) at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jazz vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Utah has lost five of its past six games including three straight, but the three consecutive losses came against the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns (twice). The Jazz are 2-8 straight-up (SU) and 2-7-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 10 games.

Memphis has alternated wins and losses over the past seven games with the latest being a 118-110 victory at the San Antonio Spurs as a 4-point road favorite Wednesday. The Grizzlies are 7-3 SU/ATS over the last 10 games.

The Grizzlies (+11) upset the Jazz 119-119 in their first meeting this season (Nov. 22). Memphis PG Ja Morant, SG Desmond Bane and PF Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a combined 86 points and the Grizzlies won three of the “four factors” in that meeting.

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Jazz at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:34 p.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Grizzlies -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +4.5 (-102) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Grizzlies key injuries

Jazz

C Rudy Gobert (calf) out
SG Donovan Mitchell (concussion) out

Grizzlies

SF Kyle Anderson (health and safety protocols) out
SF Dillon Brooks (ankle) out
PG Tyus Jones (health and safety protocols) out

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Jazz at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 117, Jazz 109

Money line

PASS.

Memphis is the right side, especially with the absence of Gobert, but the Grizzlies (-205) are too expensive.

The Jazz are just 1-6 SU in games Gobert has missed, so the Grizzlies should have a lot of success attacking the rim and scoring in the paint.

Against the spread

BET the GRIZZLIES -4.5 (-122).

They are in much better form than the Jazz heading into Friday, and the absence of Gobert looms large for Utah in this matchup.

Memphis attempts the sixth-highest rate of field goals at the rim and the highest volume of short mid-range shots, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

However, Utah’s opponents shoot 4.4% better at the rim and 4.1% better in the short mid-range when Gobert is off the floor. So, the Grizzlies will be able to exploit this obvious flaw in the Jazz’s defense.

Also, Utah can get kind of careless with the rock and. The Jazz are 21st in offensive-turnover rate (TOV%) and 25th in points off of turnovers allowed per game. This should be trouble against a Memphis team, which is fourth in defensive TOV% and third in points off of turnovers per game.

BET the GRIZZLIES -4.5 (-122) for 1 unit.

Over/Under

PASS since my prediction isn’t too far from the projected total and there’s not a lot of value in this number for me.

Utah is 10-13-1 O/U on the road and Memphis is 12-13-1 O/U at home, but the Over has cashed in nine of the last 10 Jazz-Grizzlies meetings.

This total is too tough to call.

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Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Game 4 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Game 4 NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 1-seed Utah Jazz (2-1) try to take a commanding lead in Game 4 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series with the 8-seed Memphis Grizzlies (1-2) Monday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz took a 2-1 series lead against the Grizzlies by jumping out to a 34-22 first-quarter lead in Game 3 that Memphis couldn’t overcome. Utah beat Memphis 121-111 and covered the spread as a 5.5-point favorite. Utah’s backcourt of PG Mike Conley and SG Donovan Mitchell combined for 56 points on 17-for-39 shooting with 13 assists.

Utah’s offense has been unstoppable in this series, ranking second in offensive rating, true shooting percentage and FT/FGA rate this postseason.

Jazz at Grizzlies: Odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Jazz -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Grizzlies +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -5.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Grizzlies: Key injuries

Jazz

None.

Grizzlies

Nothing affecting the betting odds.

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Jazz at Grizzlies: Odds, lines, predictions, and picks

Prediction

Jazz 118, Grizzlies 114

Money line (ML)

PASS even though I like Memphis plus the points because Utah’s offensive execution against the Grizzlies this season has been top-notch.

The Jazz’s backcourt is matching Memphis’ but Utah’s supporting cast is just stronger than the Grizzlies’ and there are too many paths to victory for the Jazz.

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Against the spread (ATS)

“LEAN” to the GRIZZLIES +5.5 (-110) for a half unit because Memphis has played Utah tough through three games—splitting the “four factors”—and even outscored the Jazz after the first quarter of the Game 3 loss.

Memphis is continuing to excel in the “miscellaneous” areas in which it had success during the regular season such as points off of turnovers, second-chance points, fast-break points and points in the paint. The Grizzlies are either leading or second in all of those metrics this postseason.

Also, Memphis’ season would be in jeopardy if it goes down 3-1 before heading back to Salt Lake City for Game 5 and the Grizzlies can make this a single-possession game if the Jazz’s 3-point shooting regresses even a little.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the OVER 225.5 (-110) for a half unit since both teams are getting exactly what they want offensively and this series is the third-fastest in the first round.

The Over cashed in seven of the past eight Jazz-Grizzlies meetings dating back to 2019; however, my hesitancy is due to nearly 85% of the money wagered being with the Over, according to Pregame.com, and I hate being on the same side as a lopsided market in sports betting.

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Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Game 3 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Game 3 NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 8-seed Memphis Grizzlies host the 1-seed Utah Jazz on Saturday at FedExForum in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series, with things all squared up at one. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Utah evened the series with a double-digit Game 2 blowout, 141-129, covering as 10-point home favorites despite Memphis outscoring the Jazz 43-29 in the third quarter and bringing the game within a few buckets.

It was Jazz All-Star PG/SG Donovan Mitchell‘s first game in the series after a controversial pre-game scratch for Game 1.

Mitchell immediately made a difference, scoring a team-high 25 points on 55.3% effective field goal shooting.

Grizzlies second-year phenom, PG Ja Morant, continued to assert his will on the Jazz, dropping a franchise-record 47 points on 57.7% shooting with 7 assists.

Jazz at Grizzlies: Odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Jazz -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Grizzlies +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -5 (-110) | Grizzlies +5 (-110)
Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Grizzlies: Key injuries

Jazz

Nothing affecting gambling odds.

Grizzlies

Nothing affecting gambling odds.

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Jazz at Grizzlies: Odds, lines, predictions, and picks

Prediction

Jazz 122, Grizzlies 114

Money line (ML)

PASS even though I feel Utah should win because Morant has been able to get anywhere on the floor he’s wanted through two games, thus making Jazz (-210) a little too expensive.

Utah’s offensive precision was surgical in Game 2, setting a franchise playoff record for points scored despite scoring just three fast-break points and five points off of turnovers.

The Jazz shot 65% effective field goal percentage and seven of the nine Utah players that ran in Game 2 scored at least 14 points. It was an offensive clinic by the Jazz.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Slight “LEAN” to the JAZZ -5 (-110) for a quarter unit, because the five points could be covered easily in final-minute free throws, and Utah’s depth is crushing Memphis.

Morant and SG Dillon Brooks aren’t getting enough help from the Grizzlies’ supporting cast, especially the other backcourt players, none of which are scoring more than 6.5 points per game.

Memphis big Jonas Valančiūnas has been playing okay but Utah’s C Rudy Gobert‘s defense has been more impactful, while PF/C Jaren Jackson shot poorly in Utah (35.7% field goal shooting and 28.6% from three in this series).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the OVER 224.5 (-110) for 1 unit because I expect the Grizzlies’ role players to have better shooting performances in Memphis, coupled with Utah’s offense looking unstoppable with Mitchell back in the lineup.

Six of the past seven Jazz-Grizzlies meetings have gone Over the total and Memphis’s offense can somewhat keep up with the Jazz. What the Grizzlies lack in outside shooting they make up in hustle and aggressiveness.

For instance, Memphis leads the postseason in fast-break points per game and is third in both points off of turnovers and paint points per game. Also, both teams are in the top-4 of FTA/FG rate and tied for 5th in pace in the playoffs.

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