The Utah Jazz (10-32) close out their 4-game road trip Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies (30-15). Tip-off from FedExForum is at 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Grizzliesodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0.
The Jazz are 0-3 on their road trip, have lost 4 straight overall and 7 of their last 8. They are coming off a 123-114 loss to Oklahoma City Wednesday, covering the 15.5-point spread as underdogs.
The Grizzlies have won their last 5 games and are 3-0 entering the final game of their homestand. They play for the second night in a row after beating New Orleans 139-126 Friday, covering the 9.5-point spread as favorites.
When the 2 teams met Oct. 23 in Salt Lake City, the Grizzlies won 126-124, but the Jazz covered the 2.5-point spread.
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Jazz at Grizzlies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:10 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Grizzlies -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +11.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -11.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 246.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Jazz at Grizzlies key injuries
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (foot) out
- F John Collins (illness) out
- G Johnny Juzang (hand) out
- G Cody Williams (ankle) out
Grizzlies
- F Santi Aldama (illness) out
- F Jake LaRavia (back) doubtful
- G Ja Morant (illness) probable
- G Marcus Smart (finger) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Jazz at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 129, Jazz 120
Moneyline
The Jazz (+475) have lost 7 of their last 8 games, while the Grizzlies have won 5 in a row.
The Grizzlies (-650) are 18-5 at home, while the Jazz are only 7-17 on the road .
Nothing about this game says upset, and -650 odds don’t give you enough value to wager it.
PASS.
Against the spread
While the Jazz have only 10 wins all season, they are 23-19 ATS. Only 1 of their last 7 losses has been by more than 10 points.
Four of the Grizzlies’ last 5 games have been wins by more than 10 points.
The Jazz covered the spread in their first meeting with the Grizzlies.
BET JAZZ +11.5 (-105).
Over/Under
Their first meeting this season had 250 total points. The Jazz have allowed 123 or more points in 3 straight games.
The Grizzlies have scored 129 or more in 4 of their last 5 games. Their last 2 games have surpassed the projection for this game.
BET OVER 246.5 (-115).
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