The Memphis Grizzlies (38-34, 0-0) are 8.5-point underdogs heading into Game 1 of the against the Utah Jazz (52-20, 0-0) at Vivint Arena on Sunday, starting at 9:30 PM ET on TNT. The series is tied . The matchup's over/under is 215.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
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Jazz | -8.5 | -115 | -105 | 215.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- In Utah's matchups this season, the Jazz and their opponents have exceeded Sunday's over/under of 215.5 points 45 times (62.5% of opportunities).
- In 55 out of Memphis' 74 games this year (74.3%), the competing teams scored a higher point total than the total in Sunday's matchup.
- Together, the two teams combine for 229.6 points per game, 14.1 points more than the total of 215.5 for this contest.
- These two teams surrender a combined 219.2 points per game, 3.7 more than this contest's over/under.
- On average, the Jazz have seen a 223.6 over/under in their games this season, 8.1 more points than the over/under in this contest.
- The over/under for this matchup is 9.7 points fewer than the average over/under in Grizzlies' games this season (225.2 points).
Jazz Betting Data
- Utah has a 40-31 record against the spread this season.
- The Jazz have fared well as an 8.5-point favorite, going 14-13 against the spread when favored by at least 8.5 points.
- Utah often does not hit the over, only breaking the point total in 34 of 71 games (47.9%).
Jazz Key Players
- The Jazz scoring leader is Donovan Mitchell, who averages 26.4 points per game.
- Rudy Gobert paces Utah with 13.5 rebounds per game and Mike Conley leads the squad with 6.0 assists per matchup.
- Mitchell is the top three-point shooter for the Jazz, connecting on 3.4 per game.
- Utah's blocks leader is Gobert, who collects 2.7 per game. Conley leads the team averaging 1.4 steals an outing.
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Jazz Last 10 Games
Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Jazz Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
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5/16/2021 | Kings | 121-99 UTA | Yes | Away | -23.5 | 223.5 | - | - | Regular Season | No | Under |
5/14/2021 | Thunder | 109-93 UTA | Yes | Away | -21.5 | 217.5 | -10000 | 2500 | Regular Season | No | Under |
5/12/2021 | Trail Blazers | 105-98 POR | No | Home | +7.5 | 213.5 | 525 | -750 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
5/10/2021 | Warriors | 119-116 GS | No | Away | +2.5 | 210.5 | 140 | -165 | Regular Season | No | Over |
5/8/2021 | Rockets | 124-116 UTA | Yes | Home | -19.5 | 238.5 | -5000 | 1450 | Regular Season | No | Over |
Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
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7-3 | 3-7 | 4-6-0 | 220.5 | 113.7 | 106.8 | +8.2 | 35.1% |
Jazz Injuries
Jazz: Ersan Ilyasova: Day To Day (Non-COVID Illness)
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Grizzlies Betting Data
- Memphis has covered the spread in greater than half of its contests, going 41-30 ATS.
- When they are at least 8.5-point underdogs, the Grizzlies have not fared well, going 3-4 against the spread.
- Memphis and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this season -- 38 of 71 (53.5%).
Grizzlies Key Players
- The Grizzlies' Ja Morant racks up enough points (19.1 per game) and assists (7.4 per game) to top the team's leaderboards.
- Jonas Valanciunas' stat line of 12.5 rebounds, 17.1 points and 1.8 assists per game helps him grab the top spot on the Memphis rebounding leaderboard.
- Grayson Allen is reliable from distance and leads the Grizzlies with 2.1 made threes per game.
- Memphis' leader in steals is De'Anthony Melton with 1.2 per game, and its leader in blocks is Brandon Clarke with 0.9 per game.
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Grizzlies Last 10 Games
Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Grizzlies Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
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5/21/2021 | Warriors | 117-112 MEM | Yes | Away | -5.5 | 223.5 | -275 | 220 | Playoffs | No | Over |
5/19/2021 | Spurs | 100-96 MEM | Yes | Home | -6.5 | 195.5 | -500 | 375 | Playoffs | No | Over |
5/16/2021 | Warriors | 113-101 GS | No | Away | +11.5 | 207.5 | 1400 | -5000 | Regular Season | No | Over |
5/14/2021 | Kings | 107-106 MEM | No | Home | +6.5 | 219.5 | 275 | -350 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
5/13/2021 | Kings | 116-110 MEM | Yes | Home | -1.5 | 233.5 | -10000 | 3300 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
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8-2 | 4-6 | 5-5-0 | 223 | 113.4 | 109.6 | +2.5 | 36.7% |
Grizzlies Injuries
Grizzlies: Sean McDermott: Out (Foot)