The set-up: Memphis is 6-15 and the Jazz are 12-10. It's safe to say that neither team is too happy where it sits right now. The Grizzlies will be especially motivated here after a loss in Chicago. Utah also comes out with a chip on its shoulder after falling at home to the Lakers in their latest contest, as LA was playing the second game of a back-to-back in that one.

The pick: Utah though has lost four of its last five, behind a stagnant offense. Both teams are determined to establish its offense early and often and I believe that's going to help in contributing to a higher-scoring shootout today. Note as well that Memphis has seen the total go over the number in eight of its last ten in trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent, while Utah has seen the total go over in three of its last four off a terrible upset loss by 20 points or more as a favorite. This one has "shootout" written all over it.

10* TOTAL DESTRUCTION on the OVER Grizzlies/Jazz.