Predicting a Utah Jazz win in any circumstance is a difficult task lately. Against the Memphis Grizzlies, it would typically be be a fool’s errand. With that said, Ja Morant’s absence gives the Jazz a puncher’s chance.
The Jazz (46-32) could certainly use a statement win in this contest. Just don’t expect the Grizzlies (55-23) to hand them one. In stark contrast to the Jazzmen, these Grizzlies look like a cohesive unit with a singular goal. No two players on this team seem virtually unwilling to pass to each other.
That feels like a pretty big advantage.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds Tonight
According to WynnBet, the Jazz are 5 point favorites to win tonight’s contest, and -210 point favorites on the money line. The Jazz are +170 point underdogs.
The over/under is presently set at 224.5 points.
Utah Jazz Starting Lineup
With no starters on the injury report, we should see a lineup of Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O’Neale and Rudy Gobert tonight.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
Trent Forrest is questionable for tonight’s contest as he’s in the league’s concussion protocols.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
It feels like the wheels are falling off in Salt Lake City. Getting a win over anything resembling a quality opponent has suddenly become an unattainable goal for the Jazzmen. The Grizzlies, even in Morant’s absence, are a quality opponent.
In fact, some would argue they’re more dangerous without their star point guard. That’s a can of worms we won’t entirely open (in short, we don’t agree). Still, it’s worth noting that the Grizzlies are an astonishing 20-2 in games Morant has missed this year.
Look for them to make is 21-2 against a reeling Utah Jazz club tonight.
Prediction: Grizzlies 118, Jazz 106
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies TV Channel
Fans in Memphis can check this game out on Bally Sports Southeast, while those in Utah should tune into AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain.
Utah Jazz Schedule and Next Game
After this game, the Jazz face off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in a winnable game on the tail end of a back-to-back.
After that, they clue up the season with a matchup with the Phoenix Suns on April 8th, and the Portland Trail Blazers on April 10th.