NBA basketball preview & prediction 10.04.2026 9:30 pm

NBA Salt Lake City, UT, EnergySolutions Arena 10.04.2026 9:30 pm

Facts

This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 14 and 12).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utah won 2.

Both teams have gone through a run of bad results.

Memphis may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Utah will hold a modest advantage in this match.

There will not play in Utah: Collier I. (Muscle Injury) George K. (Hamstring Injury) Harkless E. (Muscle Injury) Jackson J. (Knee Injury) Kessler W. (Shoulder Injury) Markkanen L. (Ankle Injury) Nurkic J. (Broken nose)

There will not play in Memphis: Aldama S. (Knee Injury) Caldwell-Pope K. (Finger Injury) Clarke B. (Calf Injury) Edey Z. (Ankle Injury) Jerome T. (Ankle Injury) Morant J. (Elbow Injury) Pippen Jr S. (Toe Injury) Small J. (Thigh Injury) Wells J. (Toe Injury)

There are questionable in Utah: Bailey A. (Knee Injury)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utah won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 2263:2320. (average 113.2:116).

Including home matches between the teams, Utah won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 1245:1239. (average 113.2:112.6).