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The Utah Jazz just swept the Pelicans at home in a two-game series. In each game, the Jazz were balanced, with six players scoring in double figures in the first and seven getting 10 or more points in the second. Now they hit the road to face the mess that is Memphis. I think Utah should be the favorite in this spot! Maybe a little money-line sprinkle on Utah, too.
Utah has already beaten Memphis twice this month, and the Jazz are 6-0-1 ATS in the past seven matchups. They're sharing the ball well, as they showed in notching 31 assists while upsetting New Orleans on Monday for the second straight time. The Grizzlies are 0-8 at home and have limited options with Ja Morant, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard. Even with Utah leading scorer Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) out, the Jazz should stay close if not win outright.
Utah is willing to play a fast tempo and the Jazz are not great at defending guys who stuff the stat sheet on the perimeter. This number was 32.5 and should continue to climb. Grab it now.
Desmond Bane has only scored 19 combined points over the last two games, but he’s still averaging 23.6 points for the season. The Grizzlies have been decimated by injuries, leaving Bane with a career-high 29.3 percent usage rate. This is a great matchup for him against the Jazz, who have played at the 11th-fastest pace and have the fifth-worst defensive rating in the league. The last time he faced them in Memphis, Bane scored 37 points. Look for him to get back on track and hit the over.
Desmond Bane has been the Grizzlies leading scorer while Ja Morant serves a 25 game suspension. Bane is averaging a combined 34 PRA and will be looking to bounce back after two consecutive down games against the Wolves and the Suns. He will face a Utah Jazz team that is ranked 8th in Pace of play but 27th in Defensive Efficiency. Look for Bane to get back on track against a Jazz team that lacks quality perimeter defenders.