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Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction 10-23-24 NBA Picks

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Oct 23, 2024 / 6041 Views

Evan Walker

Memphis Grizzlies (0-0) vs. Utah Jazz (0-0)
October 23, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Jazz +3.5; Over/Under: +228.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz duke it out at the Delta Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies will be hoping to move on from a forgettable season where they won just 27 games as Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games which didn’t help a team who were already dealing with injuries constantly. The Grizzlies didn’t add a single player in the offseason because they know that they can return to the playoff picture with the players they already have, as long as they can stay on the court together. The Grizzlies were in need of a big man, so they drafted Zach Edey with the 9th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Even after a horrid season, the expectations are high for the young Grizzlies who can go deep this season with Ja Morant playing with a chip on his shoulder. The Grizzlies will play against the Rockets following this game.

Utah Jazz

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz continued their downward spiral last season where they managed just 31 wins to miss out on the playoffs once again. Collin Sexton was the most consistent player for the Jazz as he averaged 18.7 points and 4.9 assists per game while playing 78 games, but Lauri Markkanen played just 55 games with averages of 23.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game and Jordan Clarkson averaged 17.1 points per game in a down year. The Jazz decided to let go of Kris Dunn to the Clippers in exchange for Patty Mills and Drew Eubanks. The Jazz should be able to improve on last season’s record if they stay healthy, but they look set for another rebuilding year unless they can make some moves.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

The Jazz have lost 14 of their last 16 games.
The road team has won four of the Grizzlies’ last five games.
The road team has covered the spread in four of the Grizzlies’ last five games.
The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games at Delta Center.

Total Points Facts

Eleven of the Grizzlies’ last 12 night games at Delta Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Sixteen of the last 20 games between the Grizzlies and Jazz have gone OVER the total points line.

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies are still missing a bunch of players including Jaren Jackson Jr, GG Jackson, and Luke Kennard, while the Jazz are without role player Johnny Juzang for this one. The Grizzlies would be favored more if they were at full health for this one, but they are a team that is accustomed to playing shorthanded. The Jazz will be eager to kick off their season with a win at home, but I don’t think they get it done against this Grizzlies team who represent great value with the line so short. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, but as it stands, I prefer the Grizzlies to get the win and cover on the road.