- Mar 2, 2006
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ATS: 159-112-7 (+53.7)
OU: 75-63-2 (+4.4)
ML dogs: 5-12 (-0.4)
Jazz
The Jazz have been in free-fall mode recently, going just 2-10 SU in their last twelve games, while the Grizzlies have been one of the hottest teams. However, the Jazz have been on the road a lot and have been struggling with a lot of injuries (last Friday was the first time the Jazz had been at full strength since December). They had two days off now, and will face a Grizzlies team that is playing their fourth game in five days, with no rest off a tough battle at altitude, playing in another high altitude gym. They were outscored by 15 points in the fourth quarter last night, allowing the Nuggets to mount a big comeback. The Grizzlies scored only 33 points in the second half, including starting the fourth quarter going 1-10 from the field. Players from both teams said after the game that it was a tough mental battle to stay in the game. The Grizzlies have had an impressive run recently, but after beating the Blazers and Clippers on the road, then losing to the Nuggets last night, their steam is running out.
The Grizzlies rely heavily on their starters and frontcourt for offensive production. Statistically, they have the fifth worst bench in the league as far as total points scored, and when teams get tired, they really need bench production. Although Randolph has looked great in the last few games, he is returning off an ankle injury, and every once in a while he steps around very tenderly as if it is still bothering him. The game tonight is a battle of frontcourts. Utah has the third best frontcourt in the league, and Memphis has the eighth best (based on the difference between offensive and defensive efficiency). If Utah?s bigs can have a good game, I think Utah should be able to come out with a sound victory.
Memphis is clearly the better team here, but Utah needs a win, badly. Memphis has been super hot, going 14-2 in their last sixteen, including a lot of road wins, but only three of their victories have been against teams with a winning record. While I am not sure that Utah falls in the class of ?winning? right now, I think they will come out with a big win tonight. The Jazz are 20-6 SU at home this season, and they should be able to use their home court advantage tonight against a physically and mentally tired Grizzlies squad.
"We understand where the standings are at,'' said guard Mike Conley. "But we still have 20 games left and anything can happen from there.'' Sounds good Mike, take a night off tonight - no problem.
Jazz -2 x2
Good luck...
OU: 75-63-2 (+4.4)
ML dogs: 5-12 (-0.4)
Jazz
The Jazz have been in free-fall mode recently, going just 2-10 SU in their last twelve games, while the Grizzlies have been one of the hottest teams. However, the Jazz have been on the road a lot and have been struggling with a lot of injuries (last Friday was the first time the Jazz had been at full strength since December). They had two days off now, and will face a Grizzlies team that is playing their fourth game in five days, with no rest off a tough battle at altitude, playing in another high altitude gym. They were outscored by 15 points in the fourth quarter last night, allowing the Nuggets to mount a big comeback. The Grizzlies scored only 33 points in the second half, including starting the fourth quarter going 1-10 from the field. Players from both teams said after the game that it was a tough mental battle to stay in the game. The Grizzlies have had an impressive run recently, but after beating the Blazers and Clippers on the road, then losing to the Nuggets last night, their steam is running out.
The Grizzlies rely heavily on their starters and frontcourt for offensive production. Statistically, they have the fifth worst bench in the league as far as total points scored, and when teams get tired, they really need bench production. Although Randolph has looked great in the last few games, he is returning off an ankle injury, and every once in a while he steps around very tenderly as if it is still bothering him. The game tonight is a battle of frontcourts. Utah has the third best frontcourt in the league, and Memphis has the eighth best (based on the difference between offensive and defensive efficiency). If Utah?s bigs can have a good game, I think Utah should be able to come out with a sound victory.
Memphis is clearly the better team here, but Utah needs a win, badly. Memphis has been super hot, going 14-2 in their last sixteen, including a lot of road wins, but only three of their victories have been against teams with a winning record. While I am not sure that Utah falls in the class of ?winning? right now, I think they will come out with a big win tonight. The Jazz are 20-6 SU at home this season, and they should be able to use their home court advantage tonight against a physically and mentally tired Grizzlies squad.
"We understand where the standings are at,'' said guard Mike Conley. "But we still have 20 games left and anything can happen from there.'' Sounds good Mike, take a night off tonight - no problem.
Jazz -2 x2
Good luck...
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