What Lies Ahead
The Salt Lake City Summer League will take place in the Huntsman Center on July 5, July 7, and July 8 in 2025, a temporary move, with the Delta Center getting a makeover. The four developmental teams that have been included in this year’s showcase include the Utah Jazz, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Philadelphia 76ers, and these will be played in a three-game round robin. There are no playoffs or championship games, but the event provides a high-level team development and evaluation environment for players. The Summer League offers sharp punters a chance to find value early, particularly in games where the up-and-coming stars or second-year back talents are touted to rule the roost. When you are in need of an advantage prior to placing bets, reading Wincomparator’s basketball match previews may be necessary to win good lines, minute rotations, and rookies to look out for.
Team-by-Team Predictions
Utah Jazz
The local roster, hosted by the Jazz, will feature last year’s selections Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski, along with back-to-back rookies Taylor Hendricks and Keyonte George.
- Isaiah Collier wants to make up after falling below his draft expectations and will be out to prove his doubters wrong.
- The burden of the comparisons with his elder brother accompanies Cody Williams; however, he must use this project to establish himself as an NBA player.
- Filipowski will need to display his stretch-five floor spacing skill.
Expect an even performance characterized by a show of talent, but a probable .500 record at best because of unstable experience.
Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC, again, in their Summer League tradition, includes developmental talent, such as Ousmane Dieng, Dillon Jones, and Keyontae Johnson.
Their lack of high-level names, such as Chet Holmgren, will be notable, but they don’t fall short of their trademark athleticism and cohesiveness. Their offense will depend on good guard play and passing, but they can be weak against good frontcourt teams.
Memphis Grizzlies
The most loaded rookie and returning talent unit is probably Memphis, featuring lottery pick Zach Edey and roster holdovers like GG Jackson and David Roddy. Thanks to their strength, physicality, and presence at the rim, they are the most favored team in games, and they seem destined to go undefeated, especially in games where they can dominate the tempo and rebounding.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers will run an even Summer League roster of Jaden Springer, Ricky Council IV, and Filip Petrusev. They are competitive due to head coach Nick Nurse, who brings structure, but they will likely be overwhelmed by a superior Memphis or more refined groups like the Thunder.
Best Bets and Totals
In the past, the average of points in Salt Lake League games is normally 170-180 total, so going under the total is a strategic decision. There are tons of bigs and learning to play the ball on both rosters, so the pace will be slow with 175 under hit frequently.
Final Predictions
- Memphis is favored to go 3-0, to lead the mini standings with the most refined lineup.
- Utah and OKC split, both at 1-2, depending on which individual breakthrough players (Collier for Utah, Dieng/Johnson for OKC).
- Philadelphia 0-3 or 1-2, competitive but lacking in that physical edge.
Consider matchups when placing any player prop bets, Collier, Williams, or Edey have the opportunity to stand out to smart bettors. And when handicapping, lay the totals, particularly under first-half markets.
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