The return of Donovan Mitchell has enabled the Utah Jazz to take firm control of their series against the Memphis Grizzlies. After taking both Games 3 and 4 in Tennessee, the Jazz are on the verge of closing out this first-round series. They will look to do so tonight on their home floor, while the young Grizzlies hope to extend their postseason stay a bit longer. This Grizzlies vs. Jazz NBA betting picks preview will explore the best NBA betting odds tonight, provide some key betting trends and offer the top NBA picks and predictions for the game.
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Grizzlies vs. Jazz Game Info
Memphis Grizzlies (41-37, 22-18 Away) vs. Utah Jazz (55-21, 32-6 Home)
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Start Time: 9:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Vivint Arena — Salt Lake City, Utah
Coverage: NBA TV
Although they may not play past tonight’s Game 5 matchup, it has been a fruitful postseason for the Grizzlies. Ja Morant has shown the entire world just what he is capable of by keeping Memphis alive in every game against the NBA’s top team. He had another huge performance in Game 4, finishing with 23 points, 12 assists and six rebounds. Dillon Brooks continued his impressive series with 21 points in what was ultimately a 7-point defeat. Another one of the Grizzlies’ young players, Jaren Jackson Jr., also had a big game on Monday with 21 points and six boards. Memphis has been game throughout, but they ultimately just don’t have the firepower to keep pace with a complete Jazz lineup.
After Mike Conley went off in Game 3, Monday’s Game 4 was Donovan Mitchell’s time to shine. He dropped 30 points and dished eight assists to power the Jazz to the brink of advancing. NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson stepped up with 24 points and six rebounds in just 21 minutes of action. Both Rudy Gobert and Royce O’Neale nearly posted double-doubles in Game 4 as well. After stubbing their toe in Game 1, Utah has looked just like the huge NBA betting favorite we expected them to be coming into this series over the last three games. The offense has sung to the tune of 123 points per game over the four games.
Grizzlies vs. Jazz Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper Tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Grizzlies vs. Jazz NBA playoffs betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds outlined below are from 2 p.m. EST on June 2, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
NBA Odds: Moneyline
- Grizzlies: (+425) — William Hill
- Jazz: (-455) — BetMGM
NBA Odds: Spread
- Grizzlies: +9.5 (-110) — All Sportsbooks
- Jazz: -9.5 (-110) — All Sportsbooks
NBA Odds: Total
- Over: 226 (-110) — FanDuel, William Hill
- Under: 226.5 (-110) — BetMGM
Grizzlies vs. Jazz NBA Betting Trends
- Grizzlies are just 1-5 ATS in their last six playoff games as an NBA betting underdog.
- Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last six games.
- Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as an NBA betting favorite.
- Over is 10-1 in the Grizzlies’ last 11 playoff games as a betting underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in the Jazz’ last six home games.
- 10 of the last 11 Grizzlies vs. Jazz head-to-head meetings in Utah have gone over the total.
Grizzlies vs. Jazz Prediction
What do the Grizzlies have left for tonight’s game? Memphis made late runs in both Games 3 and 4 at home to keep the final scores respectable. That being said, the Jazz have clearly asserted themselves as the dominant team here. The Grizzlies have had no answer for the plethora of weapons Utah has on offense, with the 3-point shot being most notable. If Game 2 on their home floor was any indication, the point spread odds of -9.5 might not be large enough. With a spot in the Western Conference semifinals dangling in front of them, look for the Jazz to leave no doubt tonight.
Prediction: Jazz -9.5
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