Jazz vs Grizzlies Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 21

Written By Scott Krones

Jazz vs Grizzlies, Wednesday, October 21, 8:00 PM ET in Memphis.

Both teams are playing their first game of the season.

  • Price: Grizzlies 52¢, Jazz 48¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 6:52 AM ET)

  • Kalshi: Grizzlies 51¢, Jazz 49¢

  • Game total: 240.5 points (over 51¢, under 50¢)

  • 2027 title price: Jazz 1¢, Grizzlies 1¢ (Polymarket US)

  • Live price and every move: NBA WIRE

Jazz vs Grizzlies odds on Polymarket and Kalshi

Close to a coin flip: the Grizzlies are 52¢ and the Jazz 48¢. Kalshi has the Grizzlies 1¢ cheaper at 51¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side. The Grizzlies opened at 46¢, so the price has moved 6¢ toward them since.

Injury report

As of Wed 6:52 AM ET. Statuses can change up to tip.

  • Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz): Out, right foot, expected back Nov 4

  • Blake Hinson (Jazz): Out, left hamstring, expected back Oct 23

  • Isaiah Stewart (Grizzlies): Day-To-Day, left ankle, expected back Oct 21

  • Tony Bradley (Jazz): Out, left quadriceps, expected back Oct 23

  • Trey Alexander (Jazz): Out, left knee, expected back Oct 23

Jazz and Grizzlies key players

2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.

Jazz

  • Lauri Markkanen: 34.3 min, 28.1% usage, 26.7 pts, 6.9 reb, 2.1 ast

  • Keyonte George: 33.1 min, 27.9% usage, 23.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 6.1 ast

  • Bez Mbeng: 32.8 min, 11.1% usage, 8.1 pts, 3.8 reb, 4.1 ast

  • Kennedy Chandler: 32.3 min, 20.7% usage, 15.0 pts, 3.4 reb, 6.7 ast

  • Ace Bailey: 27.6 min, 21.5% usage, 13.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.8 ast

Out: Blake Hinson, Jusuf Nurkic.

Grizzlies

  • Jerami Grant: 29.7 min, 23.8% usage, 18.6 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.1 ast (new, was POR)

  • Rayan Rupert: 31.0 min, 17.7% usage, 12.2 pts, 6.4 reb, 2.1 ast

  • Ty Jerome: 22.6 min, 32.7% usage, 19.7 pts, 2.8 reb, 5.7 ast

  • Cedric Coward: 25.8 min, 21.5% usage, 13.6 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.8 ast

  • Jaylen Wells: 26.4 min, 19.3% usage, 12.5 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.6 ast

What to watch in Jazz vs Grizzlies

  • Markkanen drives the Jazz. 28.1% usage in 34.3 minutes last season; George is next at 27.9%.

  • Jerome commands a lot of usage for the Grizzlies. 32.7% usage in 22.6 minutes last season; Pippen Jr. is next at 26.1%.

  • Morant’s shots are up for grabs. He used 32.5% of the Grizzlies’ possessions in 28.4 minutes before leaving for POR.

  • Jusuf Nurkic is out. 26.4 minutes and 19.3% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Markkanen (28.1%, 34.3 min) and George (27.9%, 33.1 min).

Top rookies: Darryn Peterson, pick 2 (Jazz); Cameron Boozer, pick 3 (Grizzlies).

Questions about Jazz vs Grizzlies

Who will win, the Jazz or the Grizzlies?

The Grizzlies, by 4¢ on Polymarket. NBA MARKET shows whether Kalshi has either side cheaper.

When and where is Jazz vs Grizzlies?

Wednesday, October 21, at 8:00 PM ET, in Memphis.

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