Memphis Grizzlies (30-15) vs Utah Jazz (10-32)
Game Info: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)
Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -11 -- Over/Under: 245.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies meet Saturday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Thunder and Pelicans, and they play the Bucks, Warriors, and Timberwolves next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 118.2 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 20.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 3.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Hornets and Pelicans, and they play the Knicks, Rockets, and Bucks next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.1 points and 7.7 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 13 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 12 games at FedExForum against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their five previous home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Jazz.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.6).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.7).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.4).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.9).
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama, Jake LaRavia, Vince Williams Jr., and Cam Spencer. Ja Morant is questionable with an illness, and he didn’t play against the Pelicans.
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Cody Williams, John Collins, Jordan Clarkson, and Johnny Juzang. Brice Sensabaugh is probable despite an ankle issue.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Utah Jazz have had covering success with these massive lines, but it's hard to trust them most nights against good teams. The Memphis Grizzlies are on the end of a back-to-back, but they've been winning and covering numbers all year regardless of what the rotations look like. If anything, the Grizzlies could have a rest Morant after he didn't play last night. The Grizzlies are 18-5 SU at home and 30-15 ATS on the season. With a 66.6 percent cover percentage, the Grizzlies are the second-best cover team. The Jazz have an injury report with half their rotation on it. I'll lay the points with the Grizzlies.
Randy’s Pick Memphis Grizzlies -11
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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