The Memphis Grizzlies (1-1) will travel to Vivint Smart Home Arena to meet the Utah Jazz (1-1). The Jazz opened as 10-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 219 points and action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, October 22, 2018.
Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last game. The Grizzlies (7-point favorites) defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 131-117, while the Jazz (2.5-point underdogs) fell to the Golden State Warriors, 124-123. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Memphis game went 31.5 points over the projected point total of 216.5, while the Utah game finished 28.5 points over the projected point total of 218.5.
Memphis played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.370 and a turnover percentage of 13.8. For those same stats, Atlanta recorded marks of 0.253 and 16.1, respectively. Utah, meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-29; 82.8 percent). Utah received a boost from Joe Ingles, who had 27 points. Garrett Temple, meanwhile played a key role for Memphis with 30 points.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the league’s slowest-paced teams square off. Utah ranks 25th in possessions per game (97.8) and Memphis is 29th (97.1) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Moreover, the 27th-ranked offense of the Grizzlies (offensive efficiency of 102.5) will square off against the second-ranked defense of the Jazz (defensive efficiency of 102.7).
Since last season, the Grizzlies have had records of 23-61 straight up (SU) and 44-46 against the spread (ATS). Memphis games have finished over the O/U total 51.1 percent of the time since last season.
The Jazz, on the other hand, have records of 49-35 SU and 43-47-5 ATS since last season. Games involving Utah have gone over the projected point total 51.6 percent of the time over that same time frame.
The Jazz dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the last game, Utah won 107-97. One of Utah’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while Memphis went 15 times.
Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz Betting Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Jazz, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Jazz rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (26.6) while the Grizzlies rank 12th (29.0).
- Utah ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (10.2) while Memphis ranks 27th (14.5).
- The Jazz rank 13th in points in the paint per game (44.7) while the Grizzlies rank 25th (42.1).
- Memphis ranks seventh in points off turnovers per game (17.1) while Utah ranks 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
- Utah ranks second in second chance points allowed per game (10.9) while Memphis ranks 11th (11.9).
- The Jazz rank fourth in steals per game (8.5) while the Grizzlies rank 20th (7.5).
- The Jazz rank 19th in rebounds per game (43.4) while the Grizzlies rank 29th (40.4).
- Utah ranks first in assists allowed per game (19.8) while Memphis ranks ninth (22.3).
- Utah ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.1) while Memphis ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- Memphis is 13-12 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Utah is 37-7.
- When scoring above 100 points, the Grizzlies are 18-23 and the Jazz are 44-15.
