The Utah Jazz (2-7) and Memphis Grizzlies (1-7) square off Friday in group play of the in-season tournament with tip-off from FedExForum set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Jazz vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Jazz lead 1-0
The Jazz are coming off a 134-118 loss to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday. They were within 3 heading into the 4th quarter but could not match the Pacers’ outside shooting. They have lost 4 straight since beating the Grizzlies 133-109 Nov. 1. F Lauri Markkanen is averaging 24 points, 8.8 boards and 1.7 assists per game to lead the charge.
The Grizzlies fell to the Miami Heat 108-102 Wednesday. The loss came after their 1st win of the season when they won 112-100 Sunday in Portland. They are tied for 27th with just 107.5 points per game and are 28th with a 43.6% field goal percentage.