Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 08, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Grizzlies (25-13) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Jazz (20-22)
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 6:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & SportsNet RM

The Utah Jazz visit FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Memphis.

The Grizzlies are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Jazz vs Grizzlies Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 22-20 against the spread, while the Grizzlies are 20-16 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Grizzlies Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+8.5 -110O 236.5 -110+260
Memphis Grizzlies -8.5 -110U 236.5 -110-350

Grizzlies vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Grizzlies will win Sunday‘s game with 67.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Jazz and Grizzlies, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 57 games (+16.37 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 62 games (+13.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 41 games (+11.94 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games (+11.30 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 49 away games (+10.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 60 of their last 92 games (+25.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 59 of their last 85 games (+25.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 63 of their last 92 games (+24.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 35 games at home (+21.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the Spread in 32 of their last 43 games at home (+21.00 Units / 44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 22-20 (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 20-22 against the Moneyline (-6.45 Units / -9.82% ROI)
  • 23-18 against the Over for game total points (+3.2 Units / 6.93% ROI)
  • 18-23 against the Under for game total points (-7.3 Units / -15.8% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 20-16 (+2.4 Units / 5.74% ROI).

  • 25-13 against the Moneyline (+2.1 Units / 2.48% ROI)
  • 17-20 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -11.96% ROI)
  • 20-17 against the Under for game total points (+1.3 Units / 3.11% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 88 games (-38.87 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 74 games (-24.07 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 88 games (-23.67 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 92 games (-23.55 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 92 games (-23.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 91 games (-41.57 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 91 games (-36.10 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 73 games (-28.40 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 61 games (-24.58 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 86 games (-23.00 Units / -17% ROI)

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Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Jazz are 24-8 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Jazz are 52-8 (.867) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The Jazz are 56-21 (.727) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Jazz are 91-27 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Memphis Grizzlies are 4-16 (.200) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 45.2 rebounds per game (4,291 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-highest among NBA teams.

The Grizzlies are 64-34 (.653) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .567

The Grizzlies are 54-10 (.844) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .704

The Grizzlies are 37-21 (.638) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Injury Report: Grizzlies vs. JazzSunday‘s Game, Jan. 8

  • Ja Morant (Grizzlies): Morant is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Jan. 8) game against Utah.
  • Danny Green (Grizzlies): The 76ers announced that Green has a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee.
  • Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies): Clarke is OUT for Sunday’s (Jan. 8) game against Utah.
  • Steven Adams (Grizzlies): Adams is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Jan. 8) game against Utah.
  • Collin Sexton (Jazz): The Jazz have listed Sexton as OUT for Saturday’s game (Jan. 7) against the Bulls.

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have made 15.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (72 assists/ 27 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Jazz have made 14.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Jazz have averaged 117.5 points per game (5,404 points/46 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.3

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 27.9 points in the paint per game (4,632 points/166 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.9

The Grizzlies have averaged 56.5 points in the paint per game (5,372 points/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.3

The Grizzlies have averaged 57.1 points in the paint per game (2,686 points/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.8

The Grizzlies have averaged 56.7 points in the paint per game (4,760 points/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.1

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,403 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Jazz have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,112 rebounds/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Jazz have averaged 7.9 steals per game (119 steals/15 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Jazz have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (851 blocks/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.2 steals per game (1,535 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (294 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.3 steals per game (880 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.1 steals per game (428 steals/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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