Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 25, 2025

The Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup is one of 14 games scheduled for Saturday. The two Western Conference teams are off to contrasting starts, as Utah is last with a 10-32 record, while Memphis is No. 3 with a 30-15 record.

The two teams have played each other 106 times, with Utah holding a 67-39 lead. This will be their second game this season. They most recently played on Oct. 23, when the Grizzlies won 126-124 behind Ja Morant’s 22 points and 10 assists. Utah was led by Lauri Markkanen with 35 points.

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Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies game details and odds

The Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 25, at FedExForum. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis and KJZZ. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Jazz (+375) vs. Grizzlies (-500)

Spread: Jazz (+11) vs. Grizzlies (-11)

Total (O/U): Jazz -110 (o245.5) vs. Grizzlies -110 (u245.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies preview

The Jazz are going through a rebuild as evidenced by their record. They have lost four straight games and seven of the past 10. They are on 7-17 on the road. While that looks better when compared to their 3-15 home record, it isn’t enough to worry Memphis fans.

Utah last played the OKC Thunder on Wednesday and lost 123-114. John Collins (22 points and 12 rebounds), Walker Kessler (17 points and 15 rebounds) and Keyonte George (15 points and 10 assists) had double-doubles.

The Grizzlies will play the second leg of a back-to-back after a 139-126 win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Despite being without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies were led by Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 29 points. Luke Kennard and Desmond Bane chipped in with 27 and 20 points, respectively.

While Memphis’ tired legs could be a concern heading into Saturday’s game, it should have enough fuel left in the tank to eke out a win at home.

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies betting props

Lauri Markkanen’s points total is set at 21.5, which is over his season average of 20.0 points. However, this game is expected to be a shootout and Markkanen should have more than 21.5 points.

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s points total is set at 22.5, a mark he has crossed in three of the past four games. Bet on the over.

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Grizzlies to get a big win. While we expect the same, they could fail to cover the spread, as Ja Morant’s status is still unknown after he missed Friday’s game with an illness. Despite being a high-scoring game, the team total should stay just under 245.5 points.