Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: High-scoring affair expected

The NBA Regular Season has thrown a bunch of curveballs. For instance, the Golden State Warriors, the defending champions have not played well at all whereas the Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant-led Brooklyn Nets have suffered massive defeats. Thus, the scenario looks complicated and the betting market in terms of win/loss/handicap is in a frenzy. The Utah Jazz has also thrown projections out of the window and will look to emulate their last win effort as they take on the Memphis Grizzlies.

Utah Jazz played against the Memphis Grizzlies just a couple of days ago and came up with a 124:123 thrilling win as the Grizzlies missed the services of their premier Guard Ja Morant. Malik Beasley, Lauri Markkanen, and Kelly Olynyk made late triples to lift the team as Dillon Brooks hit a couple of key buckets which wasn’t enough for the Grizzlies. Clarkson, Olynyk, and Markkanen all passed the 20 points mark and the Jazz clicked on 19 triples on a 43.2% which is surely admirable.

The Jazz has begun the season with five wins and two losses and they have surpassed expectations thus far. Markkanen has led the scoring effort whereas the Guard rotation of Conley, Clarkson, Sexton, and Beasley brings tremendous shooting, playmaking, and driving. Olynynk has gotten it done too whereas Forward Jarred Vanderbilt has given solid minutes. Their depth can be gauged by the fact that they were missing their leading playmaker Conley in the last game but still posed a big threat, dishing 30 Assists.

As stated above, the Grizzlies lost late to the Jazz and clearly were missing their leading man Ja Morant. They allowed the Jazz to nail seven more triples but in a positive, Dillon Brooks recovered from a couple of tough shooting nights and replied with 30 points, keeping the team in the game with some late shots. Tyus Jones turned up with 23 points and 10 assists whereas Desmond Bane posted game-high 32 points, continuing his amazing start to the season.

Grizzlies surely missed Jaren Jackson Jr. in the last game and because of his absence, the Jazz frontline took advantage and outplayed the Grizzlies in that sphere. Desmond Bane has been posting big numbers whereas Tyus Jones continues to prove he is a starting role player, taking a backseat to Morant. Steven Adams has continued to be a rebounding threat whereas Santi Aldama has posted decent numbers as the Power Forward in place for Jaren Jackson. With four wins and two losses, the start has been solid.

• Grizzlies: OUT: Jaren Jackson, Ziarie Williams. QUESTIONABLE: Ja Morant, Jake LaVaria;
• Jazz: QUESTIONABLE: Walker Kessler

• Points: Lauri Markkanen(Projection:20+ Points), Desmond Bane(Projection:24-31 Points), Jordan Clarkson(Projection:20-25 Points);
• Rebounds: Lauri Markkane(8+ Rebounds), Steven Adams(10-13 Rebounds);
• Assists: Jordan Clarkson(5+ Assists), Tyus Jones(6+ Assists).

Ja Morant is questionable for the game and his availability plays a huge role in the Grizzlies’ dynamic. Grizzlies' defense is not the same without Jaren Jackson and that creates complications against a frontline of Jazz, led by Lauri Markkanen. Desmond Bane has been unstoppable while there are a bunch of shooters and drivers in the game, which can make for a high-scoring affair. I expect the Grizzlies to get their revenge here by winning this affair and scoring to go past 230 points.