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The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies will square off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game will broadcast live on DAZN-MEM.
The Grizzlies are 1.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread, with the over/under set at 240.5 total points. The Grizzlies are -118 moneyline favorites to win outright, while the Jazz are listed as +100 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Jazz vs. Grizzlies predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, October 21.
Jazz vs Grizzlies Prediction
- Jazz vs Grizzlies pick: Grizzlies -1.5 (-110)
My Jazz vs. Grizzlies best bet is on Memphis to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at FanDuel. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Jazz vs Grizzlies Odds
- Jazz vs Grizzlies spread: Grizzlies -1.5 (-110), Jazz +1.5 (-110)
- Jazz vs Grizzlies over/under: 240.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Jazz vs Grizzlies moneyline: Jazz +100, Grizzlies -118
Jazz vs Grizzlies NBA Preview
Utah Jazz Betting Preview: Defensive Question Marks
When I look at this Utah Jazz roster heading into opening week, I keep wondering what they are going to look like defensively.
We know that Utah's frontcourt rotation can get thin very quickly if their bigs run into foul trouble, leaving the Jazz playing incredibly small.
On the perimeter, Keyonte George is a known defensive liability, and while Darryn Peterson has a bright future, he is still a rookie who is going to have to learn the ropes of NBA defense.
Offensively, the Jazz have talent, but they are probably going to struggle to string together enough stops to truly dictate the pace of this game on the road.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview: The Value of the Home Opener
On the other side, Memphis brings in an intriguing mix of youth and size. Zach Edey projects as a really great defensive force inside, and Cam Boozer looked like a three-year pro during the preseason.
But more than the Xs and Os, this handicap is about the situational spot.
I always want to look at betting home teams in their building for the opener. It is your first chance to get a feel-good win in front of your home fans, and the energy in the building is palpable.
This line opened at Memphis -2.5 and actually swung to Utah favored at one point before settling back at Grizzlies -1.5.
Jazz vs Grizzlies Pick, Betting Analysis
I grabbed the Grizzlies when they were catching +1.5 points. However, the market has since shifted Memphis back to a slight favorite (-1.5), which I think is an accurate price — but I still think it's a solid bet.
The market respects the Jazz, but I think the Grizzlies are flying a bit under the radar right now.
Pick: Grizzlies -1.5 (-110)
Jazz vs Grizzlies Betting Trends
