Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/20

The Utah Jazz will take on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The Jazz have a record of 18-38 this season and are led by head coach Will Hardy. They currently hold the 13th spot in the Western Conference. Their last game was a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Memphis Grizzlies, with a record of 20-33, are looking to break their four-game losing streak. Head coach Tuomas Iisalo’s team ranks 11th in the Western Conference. Their recent outing resulted in a loss to the Denver Nuggets. The game will be broadcast on KJZZ.

Jazz vs Grizzlies Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies
  • Venue: FedExForum
  • Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Grizzlies -2.5 (-110), Jazz +2.5 (-111)

Utah Jazz Team Preview

The Utah Jazz have had an up-and-down stretch recently. They lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 135-119, despite solid performances from Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski. However, they secured a convincing win over the Sacramento Kings with a score of 121-93, where Jaren Jackson Jr. and Isaiah Collier stood out.

Offensively, the Jazz are strong, averaging 118.3 points per game, which ranks them sixth in the league. They are also effective at drawing fouls, making 20.6 free throws per game. On defense, they struggle, allowing 125.9 points per game, which is the most in the league.

Injuries are a concern for the Jazz as they face key absences. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season. Additionally, Jusuf Nurkić and Keyonte George are also out, impacting their depth.

Memphis Grizzlies Team Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies have struggled recently, losing their last three games. They fell to the Denver Nuggets 122-116, the Golden State Warriors 114-113, and the Portland Trail Blazers 122-115. Despite their losses, the team showed some strong shooting performances, with field goal percentages above 45% in each game.

This season, the Grizzlies are averaging 115.3 points per game, ranking them 17th in the league. They excel in possessions per game, where they stand 4th overall, and assist numbers are high with 28.7 per game, placing them 6th. However, they allow 117.5 points per game, showing room for improvement on defense.

Injuries have heavily impacted the Grizzlies, with key players like Ja Morant and Ty Jerome currently out. Morant is dealing with an elbow injury, while Jerome faces a calf strain. The absence of these players, along with several others, leaves the team relying on their depth to compete in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Memphis Grizzlies are favored by 2.5 points against the Utah Jazz. The Grizzlies score 115.3 points per game, while the Jazz allow 125.9 points per game. Given the Jazz’s defensive struggles, picking the Grizzlies to cover the -2.5 spread seems reasonable.

The over/under for this game is set at 238. The Jazz score 118.3 points per game and allow 125.9, while the Grizzlies score 115.3 and allow 117.5. With both teams having high-scoring games, the over 238 looks like a solid pick.