The NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz will be on Sunday (8/12/2019) at 2:10PM AEDT and we take a look at the odds for both teams. The Jazz go into the game as favourites.
When: Sunday, December 8th at 2:10PM AEDT
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Preview:
Neither of these sides has been particularly impressive this season. After a ton of fanfare during the off-season, Utah find themselves 6th in the West at just 12-10. Memphis continue to struggle, now 13th in the conference at 6-15.
Utah have opened as 12-point favourites in this one, but I won’t opt for a play on the spread here. Instead, I like the look of the total, which I deem a little too high at 218.5 points.
Utah remains one of the toughest places to play in the NBA, largely due to the altitude adjustment for road sides. This is particularly true for a young side like Memphis that typically looks to run wherever possible. As such, I’d expect somewhat of a slower game here, with less overall possessions and less points as a result.
Neither side is especially healthy here, with a ton of injury doubts heading into this one. On the Utah side, Mike Conley is a game-time decision and the team struggled mightily without him last time out.
Memphis are significantly more banged up, with Anderson, Brooks, and Clarke all expected to miss this clash. With both sides potentially trotting out weaker rotations, we could definitely see a less efficient game as a result.
Moreover, Utah’s strong interior defence should contain Memphis’ main strength, their frontcourt. This will force them to shoot more from outside, where they haven’t necessarily succeeded thus far.
Combine a slower paced game with a few injuries and strong defensive matchups and it’s tough to ignore the under at 218.5 here.
Odds:
Tip: Utah Jazz at $1.14
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change