Utah Jazz Poised to Overcome Injury Woes with Road Win Over Memphis Grizzlies
On Wednesday night, two teams face off as the Utah Jazz travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. This is the third meeting between the teams this season, with the Jazz
Game outlook
On Wednesday night, two teams face off as the Utah Jazz travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. This is the third meeting between the teams this season, with the Jazz coming in off a home win over New Orleans and the Grizzlies after a loss at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, Utah owns a 67-37 advantage. Despite this, Memphis is the betting favorite at -4.5, with the line staying steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jazz +152 | Grizzlies -175
Spread: Jazz +4.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 222.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 64%.
Utah Jazz
On Tuesday, Utah edged the Pelicans at home to sweep a two-game home set. Keyonte George led seven Jazz players in double figures with 19 points in the win. Jordan Clarkson, John Collins and Collin Sexton were all capable scoring options. Markkanen is questionable for the next game. The Utah Jazz have won their second consecutive game after pulling off a win against the Pelicans to sweep the two-game home set. They currently stand fourth in the Northwest Division, 6.5 games below the Timberwolves for the top spot. The Jazz are ranked 12th in offense (114.2 points/game) and 25th in defense (120.6 points/game) this season. Offensively, they are ranked 25th in field goal percentage (45.2%) and 8th in three-point field goal percentage (35.8%). Defensively, they are ranked 25th in field goal percentage (49.12%) and 22nd in three-point field goal percentage (36.83%). Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, and Collin Sexton provide capable scoring options, and Lauri Markkanen is questionable for the next game.