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The Utah Jazz hit the road tonight to take on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Lauri Markkanen already cooked Memphis earlier this season, and my Jazz vs. Grizzlies predictions are eyeing him to get started on the right foot in the second half.
Read more in my NBA picks for Friday, February 20.
Jazz vs Grizzlies predictionJazz vs Grizzlies best bet: Lauri Markkanen Over 23.5 points (-105)
Lauri Markkanen has been a solid player over the last few years, but he’s taken to a different level in 2025-26. The veteran is averaging a career-high 26.7 ppg, serving as the Utah Jazz’s best player.
Markkanen has cashed the Over in points in three of his last six, and he’s averaging 25.5 points per contest on the road. In fact, those three games in which he scored exactly 27 points were all away from Salt Lake City.
Most notably, he’s up against a weak Memphis Grizzlies team, whom he already dropped 26 points against on December 12.
Jazz vs Grizzlies same-game parlayIsaiah Collier has emerged as a nice piece for the Jazz, averaging 10.4 ppg. He’s hit the Over in points in five of his last seven, and Collier scored 15 in his last game before the break.
Keyonte George won’t play tonight, which means Collier will get a bigger workload.
We’re looking at two teams who aren’t exactly elite defensively, and it’s shown in recent meetings. Five straight matchups have comfortably hit the Over, with the last two both surpassing 250 points.
Jazz vs Grizzlies SGP- Lauri Markkanen Over 23.5 points
- Isaiah Collier Over 14.5 points
- Over 238
Kyle Anderson is facing his former team here, and the Grizzlies are without Ja Morant and Santi Aldama. The revenge game narrative and a bigger workload should allow Anderson to score at least 11 points here.
Jazz vs Grizzlies SGP- Lauri Markkanen Over 23.5 points
- Isaiah Collier Over 14.5 points
- Over 238
- Kyle Anderson Over 10.5 points
- Spread: Jazz +1 | Grizzlies -1
- Moneyline: Jazz -110 | Grizzlies -110
- Over/Under: Over 238 | Under 238
The Jazz have hit the Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.30 Units / 19% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Jazz vs. Grizzlies.
How to watch Jazz vs Grizzlies| Location | FedExForum, Memphis, TN |
| Date | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | KJZZ 14, FDSN Southeast Memphis |
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