After enduring a disappointing letdown against the lowly Atlanta Hawks last week, the Utah Jazz will look to avoid losing to another cellar dweller when they welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to town on Friday. Utah hasn’t been a reliable wager lately, as the Jazz have gone 1-5 ATS in their past six tilts.
Sportsbook opened the Grizz 15-point road underdogs with a total of 199.5.
- The Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings with the Jazz.
- The Jazz are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs the Southwest Division.
- The Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs the Northwest Division.
Utah hadn’t lost back-to-back games since mid-January before going up against the Hawks but saw a nine-game winning streak come to an end in the setback on March 20. The Jazz were stunned at the buzzer in a 97-94 setback to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday and occupies the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference - one game ahead of the ninth place L.A. Clippers.
Memphis is simply going through the motions in what’s been a lost season, but they did recently stun another playoff contender by edging the Portland Trail Blazers 108-103 on Wednesday. In the last two meetings between the clubs, Utah held Memphis to an average of 83 points.
While the Jazz have been a poor spread bet lately, they have been profitable in one regard: going UNDER totals at home. In Utah’s past six in Salt Lake City, the UNDER is 5-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Utah Jazz installed as -15-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 199.5.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 117-95 result in favor of the Jazz today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Memphis Grizzlies will try to spoil the party on Friday; they are 32-42-1 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Utah Jazz are 39-35-1 ATS. Memphis is 33-40-2 vs the betting total points scored; Utah is 34-40-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs Memphis injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 29-rated Memphis Grizzlies taking on the No. 3-rated Utah Jazz in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Memphis Grizzlies rank No. 28 in the league with 40.75 per game. That compares with Utah's No. 21 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Utah is the NBA's No. 13-ranked team at 10.75 per game, while the Memphis Grizzlies rate No. 24 with 9.2 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Memphis earned a 108-103 victory over Portland on Wednesday, getting 21 points from MarShon Brooks at FedExForum.
Utah got 22 points from Donovan Mitchell but lost anyway 97-94 against the Celtics on Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
- Memphis is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
- Memphis is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games
- Memphis is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Utah is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Utah is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Utah's last 18 games
Next Betting Matchups
Memphis at Portland, Sunday, April 1st
Utah at Minnesota, Sunday, April 1st
