The Utah Jazz (6-6) will have their hands full against the league’s top scoring defense when they meet the Memphis Grizzlies (7-4) at FedExForum. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Grizzlies defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 112-106, while the Jazz beat the Boston Celtics 123-115.
Utah played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (above their season average of 22.8) and a free throw rate of 0.312 (above their season average of 0.253). For those same stats, Boston was 11.9 and 0.227, respectively. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, forced 23 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (above their season average of 17.5). Memphis’ Mike Conley had a good game, putting up 32 points and six assists. Rudy Gobert, meanwhile was a key piece for Utah with 17 points and 15 rebounds.
The Grizzlies have won both contests against the Jazz this year. Memphis won 110-100. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Memphis’ biggest strengths. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Utah had 25. Marc Gasol put up a double-double in the victory with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Derrick Favors has been excellent over the last five games for Utah, averaging 12.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Memphis currently ranks 30th in possessions per game (98.0) and Utah is 22nd (101.5). Also, the elite offense of the Jazz ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage (0.539), while the Grizzlies are eighth-worst in the NBA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.533).
Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Odds Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Jazz rank third in blocks allowed per game (3.8) while the Grizzlies rank sixth (4.7).
- Memphis ranks second in steals per game (10.1) while Utah ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- The Jazz rank 14th in second chance points per game (13.6) while the Grizzlies rank 28th (10.2).
- Utah ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (32.5) while Memphis ranks 25th (27.4).
- Utah ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (42.7) while Memphis ranks 29th (38.0).
- The Grizzlies average 22.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks first in the league. The Jazz rank 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.8).
- The Grizzlies rank third in points allowed in the paint per game (42.9) while the Jazz rank 11th (46.8).
- Utah ranks third in assists allowed per game (22.0) while Memphis ranks 18th (24.2).
- Memphis is 4-1 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Utah is 1-1.
- When scoring above 100 points, the Jazz are 6-4 and the Grizzlies are 5-2.
- During their last five games, the Jazz have scored an average of 107.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
- The Grizzlies have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Memphis has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
