Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

Result

Final: Utah Jazz 103, Memphis Grizzlies 123 (Memphis Grizzlies won). Mel’s pick (Memphis Grizzlies win 53% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was wrong. On the total, Mel’s lean was right.

Mel’s pick

Memphis Grizzlies win 53% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

• Utah Jazz: 47%
• Memphis Grizzlies: 53%

Projected score

Utah Jazz 119, Memphis Grizzlies 120. 6% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has Memphis Grizzlies −2.5. Mel projects Memphis Grizzlies by 0.7, so the simulation leans Utah Jazz +2.5 against the spread.

The total is 241.5; Mel projects 238.6 points, a lean to the under.

Recent form

Utah Jazz (0-0) scored 113.3 and allowed 109.8 points a game over their last 4.

Memphis Grizzlies (0-0) scored 117.5 and allowed 110.8 points a game over their last 4.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 21, 9:21 AM ET.

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Every default-model prediction is saved before the game and graded against the final score on our public results page. Simulations are estimates, not guarantees, and this is not betting advice. 21+ where applicable; if gambling is a problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.