Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Memphis Grizzlies (4-2) visit Utah to play the Jazz (4-3). The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz ATS Odds
The Grizzlies will be looking for similar success after easily covering the 1-point spread against the Washington Wizards in their last outing, 107-95. The Jazz, on the other hand, were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 128-125, and failed to cover as 7-point underdogs. The Memphis game finished 18.5 points under the projected point total of 220.5, while the Utah game went 31 points over the projected point total of 222.
Memphis dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.6 (worse than their season average of 11.1) and a free throw rate of 0.297 (above their season average of 0.246). For those same stats, Washington recorded marks of 19.5 and 0.230, respectively. Utah, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.8 (above their season average of 20.3). Rudy Gobert played a key role for Utah with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Memphis was lifted by Marc Gasol, who contributed 19 points, six assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Gasol led the Grizzlies to a 92-84 win. He notched a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds. The two teams combined to score 176 points, which was well under the projected point total of 213.5, and Memphis covered as an 11-point underdog. The Grizzlies’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Jazz. Memphis had a rate of 9.5, while Utah posted a mark of 14.0.
Of the Grizzlies’ six games, four have finished under the total. Memphis heads into the contest with records of 4-2 straight up (SU) and 4-2 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Memphis, games featuring the Jazz tend to go over the projected point total (71.4 percent). Further, Utah is 4-3 SU and 4-3 ATS.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Utah ranks 26th in possessions per game (98.1) and Memphis is 30th (97.2) since the 2017-18 season. Also, the Grizzlies’ 28th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 102.5) will face a difficult test against the Jazz’s second-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 102.6).
Grizzlies at Jazz Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Jazz rank first in assists allowed per game (19.8) while the Grizzlies rank ninth (22.3).
- Utah ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (10.2) while Memphis ranks 26th (14.5).
- The Jazz rank 13th in points in the paint per game (45.1) while the Grizzlies rank 25th (42.2).
- Utah ranks 19th in rebounds per game (43.5) while Memphis ranks last (40.5).
- Utah ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (26.8) while Memphis ranks 12th (29.0).
- The Jazz average 8.5 steals per game, which ranks third in the NBA. The Grizzlies rank 21st in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- The Grizzlies rank seventh in points off turnovers per game (17.3) while the Jazz rank 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
- Utah ranks third in second chance points allowed per game (11.1) while Memphis ranks ninth (11.8).
- Utah ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.1) while Memphis ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Memphis is 16-13 and Utah is 38-8.
- The Jazz are 47-16 when they score above 100 points, while the Grizzlies are 20-23.
