Memphis Grizzlies defeat Utah Jazz 123-103: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · NBA · Utah Jazz 103, Memphis Grizzlies 123
Memphis defeated Utah 123–103, covering the -1.5 spread while the game finished under 241 points.
Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies final score and game recap
The Jazz led 31–29 after one quarter, but Memphis seized control in the second period, outscoring Utah 35–20 to take a 64–51 halftime lead. The Grizzlies extended their advantage in the third quarter, 34–28, to reach 98–79 before closing out a 25–24 fourth quarter.
Ty Jerome led Memphis with 45 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Jerami Grant added 15 points. For Utah, Keyonte George scored 22 points with 3 rebounds and 5 assists, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies?
Memphis Grizzlies covered the -1.5 spread, winning by 20 points. The line held steady from open to close at -1.5. AiQ's pick of Utah Jazz +1.5 at 57% confidence resulted in a loss.
Did Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies go over or under the total?
The game finished under 241, with a combined 226 points. The total opened at 242 and moved down one point to 241 before tipoff. AiQ's over 241.5 pick at 62% confidence lost.
How did AiQ's Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies predictions do?
AiQ finished 1–2 across graded markets.
- Moneyline: Memphis Grizzlies -130 — WIN (+$76.92 on a $100 bet)
- Spread: Utah Jazz +1.5 — LOSS
- Total: Over 241.5 — LOSS
The model correctly identified Memphis as the winner on the moneyline but missed both the spread and total. AiQ's moneyline expected value at -122 was -0.7%, indicating an unfavorable price despite the model's 55% confidence in Memphis. The market implied 53% for the Grizzlies, a modest edge that did not translate into additional wins.
Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
- Utah Jazz won the first quarter (paid -105), 31–29.
- Memphis Grizzlies covered the first-half spread at -0.5 (paid -105), reflecting the 64–51 halftime lead.
- Memphis Grizzlies team total 121.5 went over (paid -105) with 123 points.
- Utah Jazz team total 119.5 went under (paid -102) with 103 points.
- First-quarter total 59.5 went over (paid -102) with 60 points.
- First-half total 117.5 went under (paid -108) with 115 points.
- Memphis Grizzlies won the first half (paid -115), 64–51.
Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Utah Jazz +108 and Memphis Grizzlies -130, implying win probabilities of 46% and 54% after removing the 4.6% vig. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Grizzlies at -122 was -0.7%, indicating the market price was slightly unfavorable despite the model's confidence.
Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies betting trends: 2026-27 season
The Utah Jazz are 0–1 overall, 0–1 on the road, 0–1 against the spread and 0–1 on the over/under. The Memphis Grizzlies are 1–0 overall, 1–0 at home, 1–0 against the spread and 0–1 on the over/under.
What's next for Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies?
The Utah Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, October 23. The Memphis Grizzlies travel to face the Golden State Warriors on the same night.