The Memphis Grizzlies (13-16) and Utah Jazz (10-18) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will broadcast live on KJZZ.
The Grizzlies are 3.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread (Grizzlies -3.5), with the over/under set at 243.5 total points. The Grizzlies are -160 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Jazz are +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Grizzlies vs. Jazz predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, December 23.
Grizzlies vs Jazz Prediction, Picks
- Grizzlies vs Jazz pick: Grizzlies -3.5 (-110)
My Grizzlies vs Jazz best bet is on Memphis to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Grizzlies vs Jazz Odds
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 243.5 -110o / -110u | -160 |
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 243.5 -110o / -110u | +135 |
Grizzlies vs Jazz NBA Preview
The NBA system titled "Fading Tired Home Teams" targets regular-season matchups where fatigue and overvaluation intersect to create an edge for visiting teams, which appears to be the case for the Grizzlies entering tonight's matchup against the Jazz.
Home teams that have played multiple games in a short span — often three to five within five days — tend to experience a drop in energy and defensive consistency, despite the advantage of playing on their own court.
The market often overlooks this subtle fatigue effect, assuming home comfort offsets physical wear. In reality, quick turnarounds and limited rest lead to slower rotations, weaker transition defense and reduced efficiency late in games.
Visiting teams facing these tired hosts, particularly when they are more rested and entering the matchup with rhythm and focus, tend to outperform expectations against the spread — such as the Grizzlies in this spot.
This setup consistently rewards bettors who recognize that rest and intensity can outweigh location when home favorites are running on fumes.
Overall, the system stands at 861-725-32 (54%) with a 6% ROI across all-time results. This season, it’s off to a 12-7 (63%) start, producing a 21% ROI.
So, let's take the Grizzlies -3.5 on Tuesday night.
Grizzlies vs Jazz Betting Prediction
- Grizzlies -3.5 (-110)
Spread
My Jazz vs Grizzlies betting prediction is on Memphis to cover the spread at -3.5.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm steering clear of the total in this game.
