Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz NBA Pick Prediction 5/26/2021 by Tony T.
Grizzlies at Jazz—Free pick is Memphis Grizzlies +8.5. Just looking for the Grizzlies to be competitive in this game. Memphis as the ninth seed survived two elimination games to make the playoffs. A huge confidence builder in their win at Golden St was matched by their Game 1 win at Utah. Their nucleus is healthy in Morant, Valenciunas and Jackson as they built up their chemistry late in the regular season that has led to three straight postseason wins. Donovan Mitchell was a late scratch in the opener due to his sprained ankle. That remains a concern for Game 2 and how well Mitchell can play with this lower leg injury which can greatly hinder performance. Not to mention the rust factor as well. Jazz had questions defensively on the road. They did allow 114.3 points per 100 possessions to Memphis to open the playoffs but in a home game. Grizzlies look mentally tough enough to cover here and match intensity. Play Memphis +8.5.