Delta Center will be the venue of an exciting matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz in a season-opener for both teams. The Memphis Grizzlies played five games in the preseason and won three of them. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz also won three games out of five in their preseason, with the last one being a defeat against the Trail Blazers. In Wednesday’s game, the Utah Jazz will win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The previewing information
Date: October 23, Wednesday | Time: 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City
TV: KJZZ
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Utah Jazz Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Grizzlies (-150) vs Jazz (+125)
Spread: Grizzlies -2.5 (-111) vs Jazz +2.5 (-111)
Total (O/U): Grizzlies (o228.5) vs Jazz (u228.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies did not have an impressive performance last season, and finished the year with an overall 27-55 record. The Grizzlies did not make it to the playoffs, with Ja Morant remaining absent for a majority of the season. Memphis was ridden with injuries, with important players like Desmond Bane and Steven Adams missing key games. The Memphis Grizzlies are coming here after finishing their preseason losing to the Heat with 114-109.
Players to watch:
Ja Morant: 25.1 PPG 5.6 RPG 8.1 APG 0.8 SPG
Desmond Bane: 23.7 PPG 4.4 RPG 5.5 APG 1.0 SPG
Jaren Jackson Jr.: 22.5 5.5 RPG 2.3 APG 1.2 SPG
Utah Jazz
The previous season was not so different for the Utah Jazz from the one before that. Utah finished last year with an overall 31-51 record, and were 12th in the Western Conference. After starting off on a high note, the Jazz went on to disappoint fans in later games. Keyonte George was an important player for the team, making his debut as guard. The Utah Jazz finished their preseason losing to the Portland Trail Blazers with 124-86.
Players to watch:
Lauri Markkanen: 23.2 PPG 8.2 RPG 2.0 APG 0.9 SPG
Keyonte George: 13.0 PPG 2.8 RPG 4.4 APG 0.5 SPG
Walker Kessler: 8.1 PPG 7.5 RPG 0.9 APG 0.5 SPG
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson C Day-to-day – Hamstring
Luke Kennard SG Day-to-day – Foot
Vince Williams SG Out – Leg
GG Jackson PF Out – Foot
Utah Jazz
Isaiah Collier PG Day-to-day – Hamstring
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Utah Jazz Summary and Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies are much weaker in offense when compared to the Jazz, and this will cost them the game here. Utah is comfortable at home, and will easily win their season opener. Take the Utah Jazz to win with a predicted score of 115-114.
Moneyline: Jazz (+125)
Spread: Over 2.5
Total: Under 228.5
Predicted Score: 115-114, Jazz wins.
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