Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 3/25/25
At 9:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-456) will take on the Utah Jazz (+351) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 10 and have lost three straight games. The Jazz (+351) have dropped two in a row and are 15th in the Western Conference.
This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and can be seen on KJZZ.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Jazz +10
This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, March 25th.
WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-118 in favor of the Grizzlies.
- Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 16 threes.
Does Memphis Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Grizzlies fell to 43-28 on the season after a 128-108 road loss to the Clippers on Friday. Memphis, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 236 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.
Memphis led 66-60 at halftime but struggled in the 3rd quarter, where the Clippers went on a 12-0 run and outscored the Grizzlies 36-16. The Clippers continued to pull away in the 4th, outscoring Memphis 32-26.
In their 128-108 loss to the Clippers, the Grizzlies shot 42.1% from the field but connected on 19 threes, hitting 38.8% from deep. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 23 points, adding 10 in the 1st quarter and 7 more in the 4th.
Santi Aldama contributed 16 points, while Scotty Pippen Jr. and Luke Kennard each added 15, with Pippen hitting 75% from three. Pippen and Kennard both scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter.
The Grizzlies struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 128 points on 57% shooting. Memphis allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, before conceding 36 in the 3rd and 32 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 17 threes at a 50% clip. Memphis sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Grizzlies finished with 30 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 3 blocks.
Will the Jazz Exceed Expectations at Home?
The Jazz fell to 16-56 on the season after a 120-91 home loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Utah, who entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 211 points was well below the O/U line of 241.
A 19-0 run by the Cavaliers turned the game, stretching the score from 48-45 to 64-48. Utah couldn’t recover, as Cleveland outscored them 37-19 in the 3rd quarter. The Jazz managed 27 points in the 4th, but the Cavs added 32 to seal the win.
In their 120-91 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 36% from the field. They made 16 threes, but only connected at a 32% rate from beyond the arc.
Kyle Filipowski led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Johnny Juzang also made 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep and finishing with 12 points.
The Jazz put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Cavaliers to 23 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 37 points, which contributed to their 120-91 loss. Overall, Utah gave up 120 points while Cleveland shot 45% from the field.
Utah did well in limiting Cleveland’s three-point shooting, as the Cavaliers made just 11 threes on 22% shooting. The Jazz finished with 39 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.