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

The Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies play the Rockets, Magic, and Bulls next. The Memphis Grizzlies won 27 games last season and entered the sixth year under coach Taylor Jenkins. Obviously, this season is expected to be different with a full year of Ja Morant. He played in just 9 games last season, ending the Grizzlies season before it really started. Marcus Smart seems to be healthy as well, and Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. will remain the reliable sidekicks. Zach Edey brings size and physicality to the post, and he’s a popular candidate for Rookie Of the Year. GG Jackson II earned valuable playing time last season and could become a key piece off the bench.

While the Nuggets, Mavericks, Timberwolves, and Thunder steal the headlines, the Grizzlies are that team that could win the West while few are paying attention.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Jazz play the Warriors, Mavericks, and Kings next. The Jazz won 31 games last season and entered the third year under coach Will Hardy. The Jazz haven’t missed the playoffs in three straight seasons since the 2015-16 season.

The Jazz have an intriguing team on paper, as there’s a lot of young talent including Keyonte George, Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Lauri Markkanen. Jordan Clarkson is also one of the better bench players in the league. Unfortunately, Sexton and Markkanen have been in trade rumors countless times, so who knows how long this group will remain together. The Jazz have the talent to be competitive and push for a potential playoff spot. It’s just a matter of keeping the group intact and believing in one another.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Injury Report

The Grizzlies have Jaren Jackson, Luke Kennard, Vince Williams, and GG Jackson on their injury report. Isaiah Collier is questionable for the Jazz.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

• The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 10 night games against Northwest Division opponents.
• The Jazz have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against the Grizzlies.
• The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 18 road games against Northwest Division opponents.
• The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs against the Grizzlies.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Prediction

The Grizzlies are the better team on paper, but they have a lot of key guys on their injury report. The Jazz are healthy, and they’re also an underrated team in terms of talent that could ash some tickets in the underdog role this season. The Jazz are a team I’ll be keeping an eye on early and am intrigued if they can make something happen. A potential sneaky run. We’re feeling these teams out, obviously. Give me the bucket with the Jazz.