Grizzlies vs Jazz prediction NBA · Monday, October 26
At a glance
The Utah Jazz (1-2) host the Memphis Grizzlies (3-0) on Monday, October 26 at 9:00 PM ET at Delta Center in NBA action. Final score: Grizzlies 110 – Jazz 105. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Grizzlies a 59% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Jazz are 1-1 at home and the Grizzlies are 2-0 on the road. Since the start of the season: 1-2 for the Jazz and 3-0 for the Grizzlies (current streaks: Jazz L1, Grizzlies W3).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Grizzlies, but the Jazz have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Jazz 117 – 120 Grizzlies, a margin of about 2.9 points in favor of the Grizzlies and a total around 237 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. The Jazz and the Grizzlies played yesterday: fatigue often shows in the fourth quarter. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The overall strength gap (-7.3 vs -2.2 pts/game) is the main factor.
- The Jazz need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
- The Grizzlies' defense allows clearly fewer points (118.1 pts/game).
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
MEMUTAH
Top performers
Grizzlies
Cedric CowardF · #2316pts / game
Ty JeromeG · #28assists
Cedric CowardF · #2311rebounds
Jazz
Keyonte GeorgeG · #326pts / game
Isaiah CollierG · #88assists
Ace BaileyG · #1910reboundsRecent form
MEM
UTAHHead-to-head
MEM lead 2-0 this season.
Team comparison
| MEM | UTAH | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | Record | 1-2 |
| 115.5 | Points scored / game | 117.1 |
| 118.1 | Points allowed / game | 125.7 |
| -2.2 | Adjusted margin / game | -7.3 |
| W3 | Current streak | L1 |
| 3-0 | Last 10 games | 1-2 |
| 2-0 road | Home / road record | 1-1 home |
| 25-57 (-6.0) | Last season | 22-60 (-8.4) |
| Yes | Played yesterday | Yes |
Injury report Grizzlies
Injury report Jazz
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.
UTAH