NBA Picks: Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies haven't lost back-to-back home games this season, which is important to consider when making your NBA picks on Wednesday as they take on the Utah Jazz at FedExForum.

NBA handicappers will find that the Grizzlies are four-point home favorites in the pro basketball odds (courtesy of SBR Forum), while the total stands at 180 in the market.

Let's take a closer look at this Western Conference matchup from a betting perspective, while offering up an against-the-spread pick along the way.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have won four of their last five games, including a 96-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves as 4.5-point road favorites on Monday.

Sports bettors will find that the Jazz are 2-11 straight up and 5-7-1 against the spread as road underdogs of 3.5 to six points this season. 

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have won four of their last five games, including a 103-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks as 3.5-point road favorites on Monday.

Sports bettors will find that the Grizzlies are 6-2 straight up and against the spread as home favorites of 3.5 to six points, with the OVER going 6-2 in that situation. 

Prediction

I'm going to recommend that readers back the Memphis Grizzlies as one of their NBA picks on Wednesday night, as they've gone 4-1 ATS in their last five home games versus teams with a losing road record.

NBA Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -4

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