Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz 8/5/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz from Walt Disney World Resort. The Grizzlies (32-36) have dropped four straight and lead Portland by two games for eighth place in the Western Conference standings. On Monday, Memphis shot just 40 percent from the field during a 109-99 loss versus New Orleans.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led six Memphis players in double figures with 22 points on 7-for-17 from the field. Jonas Valanciunas added 13 points and 13 rebounds in a losing effort for the Grizzlies.

The Utah Jazz are playing without second leading scorer Bojan Bogdanvoic (wrist) and are currently in fifth place in the West. On Monday, Utah was outscored by eight points during the third quarter of a 116-108 loss versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The Jazz (42-25) missed 31 of their 43 three-point attempts and turned the ball over 21 times in defeat.

All-Star G Donovan Mitchell tallied a team-high 33 points on 9-for-22 shooting and pulled down five rebounds. Mike Conley added 24 points and eight assists for the Jazz.