| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 -110 | -1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +100 | -120 |
| Total | Over 238.5 (-112) | Under 238.5 (-108) |
| Where | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | |
| When | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Jazz haven’t made the playoffs since the 2021-22 season and enter year five under coach Will Hardy. The Jazz have won a combined 39 games in the last two seasons.
The Jazz made minor additions in Jaxson Hayes, Josh Okogie, and Josh Green, while retaining their core. The Jazz are shifting from tanking toward competitiveness, with a more talented and balanced roster around its young pieces and established scorers. The improvement of Ace Bailey will elevate this squad, while Darryn Peterson is an intriguing rookie. Hayes provides insurance until Jusuf Nurkic can get healthy. The Jazz are quietly an exciting rebuilding team that can surprise folks. We’re a year or two away from playoff talk, but the Jazz are heading in the right direction.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Grizzlies won 25 games last season and enter year three under coach Tuomas Iisalo. The Grizzlies have missed the playoffs in five of their last 10 seasons.
The Grizzlies moved off of Ja Morant and are going in the youth direction. Zach Edey returning from injury is massive, while the addition of Cameron Boozer creates an intimidating front court. Throw in Cedric Coward and the Grizzlies have a legit foundation in place and could be good in a year or two. There will be growing pains, but there will also be exciting performances night to night. There’s hope in Memphis even if it doesn’t translate to consistent winning right away.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 10 road games.
- The favorites have won each of the Grizzlies’ last eight games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last seven night games.
- The Jazz have won seven of their last nine season openers against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in five of their last six road openers against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last seven Wednesday night games at FedExForum have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Grizzlies’ last six home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart is doubtful for the Grizzlies with an ankle sprain.
The Jazz will be without Trey Alexander, Tony Bradley, Blake Hinson, and Jusuf Nurkic.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
I believe the Jazz will be sneaky good this season and a team you can make money on long term. I’ll be giving the Jazz some attention this season. However, the line is short, and the Grizzlies are at home with an advantage down low. This is a spot where the Grizzlies should be able to bully their way in the paint and win on the glass, especially when the Jazz are without Nurkic. I’ll lay the small number with the Grizzlies at home.