LiontipsUtah vs Memphis. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Jazzmen did everything to secure a comfortable victory in the first round series against Memphis, but their opponent turned out to be very tough to beat. Quin Snyder's lads know that the play-off is just getting started, so it's a bad sign for them.
Of course they managed to secure three important victories over Grizzlies, two of them on away games by the way. We should also mention that Donovan Mitchell returned to the court and that became a key factor of success. A star player managed to turn the series around after a disappointing defeat at the start.
Utah deserved a fourth victory and we can be sure that at home team will do everything to prove it's dominance
Grizzlies started the series with an away victory over Utah (112:109). Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks helped to stun the opponent, but they failed to extend their success.
Memphis tried to beat the opponent in next games, but even home advantage didn't help the Grizzlies. Taylor Jenkins' lads lost three games in a row, so their chances to advance into the next round are pretty slim by now. It is hard to imagine how Grizzlies still can put up a fight against the Jazz.
Even if Grizzlies will have to leave the tournament, they still deserved a credit for their performance and their ability to progress.
Trends
СтавкаUtah: total over 116.5
Utah's average in four play-off matches is 122 points
СтавкаMemphis: total over 106.5
Grizzlies are averaging 113 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five matches only one quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Players of Memphis can be happy with their performance this season, it surely wasn't the worst one for them. Team is improving and going forward, which is the most important thing. Taylor Jenkins' players couldn't keep up to Utah, but they shouldn't stop after that. Jazzmen are showing their class since the start of the season, so after three consecutive wins Quin Snyder's men are unlikely to let the opponent to leave with a victory.
Our prediction - Utah Jazz to win with a handicap of (-7) points
Jazz are playing in offensive style, which is a joy to their fans, because they like to see a dynamic basketball with many points scored. Grizzlies will also try to show a beautiful performance, so we think that a bet on total over is a great choice, especially since guests will have no choice but to go all out attack.
Our second prediction - total over 219.5 points
