The Utah Jazz (18-38) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (20-33) Friday for a 7 p.m. ET tip from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
Utah snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 135-119 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers Feb. 12 before the All-Star break, failing to cover as a 6-point home underdog with the Over (236.5) hitting. F Brice Sensabaugh scored a team-high 28 points, while 5 other Jazz players scored in double-digits.
Memphis has dropped 4 games in a row after losing 122-116 against the Denver Nuggets Feb. 11, covering as a 14.5-point road underdog with the Under (239.5) hitting. F GG Jackson scored a team-high 21 points, while 4 other Grizzlies players scored in double-figures.
The Grizzlies won 137-128 in Utah Dec. 23, covering as a 4-point road favorite as the Over (242.5) hit. The Jazz won the first meeting 130-126 in Memphis Dec. 12.
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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 10:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Grizzlies -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +1.5 (-130) | Grizzlies -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Jazz at Grizzlies key injuries
Jazz
- G Keynote George (ankle) out
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
- C Walker Kessler (shoulder) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (nose) out
- C Oscar Tshiebwe (concussion) out
Grizzlies
- F Santi Aldama (knee) out
- G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) out
- F Brandon Clarke (calf) out
- G Walter Clayton Jr. (calf) doubtful
- F Cedric Coward (knee) out
- C Zach Edey (ankle) out
- G Ty Jerome (calf) out
- G Ja Morant (elbow) out
- G Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 124, Grizzlies 120
BET JAZZ (-110).
While neither team has been strong recently (they are a combined 5-15 over their last 20 games) or this season, the Jazz have the advantage Friday. They have won 2 of their last 3 games, while the Grizzlies have dropped 4 straight. The Grizzlies are also dealing with too many injuries to back, even when playing at home.
PASS.
The moneyline has the best value in this matchup.
BET OVER 238.5 (-110).
The Over has hit with ease in both contests between these squads this season (265 and 256 totals).
The Jazz have scored at least 115 points in each of their last 6, while allowing 120 or more in 4 of their last 6.
The Grizzlies have hit the Over in 6 of their last 7. They have scored 115 or more in 5 of their last 6, while allowing 122 or more in 6 of their last 7.
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