Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Chicago Bulls at the FedExForum. The Bulls are currently favored by 5.5 points and are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-27. The Grizzlies have lost 6 straight and are 13th in the West at 18-33.
This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Grizzlies have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. In the last five head to head games between the Bulls and Grizzlies, the average combined point total is 219 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-2-1.
- In their last five road games, Chicago has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 114 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- As the betting favorite, the Bulls have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Chicago is 26-24 against the spread this season, including an 11-12 ATS record on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two road games, and they are favored by 5.5 points today.
The Bulls have an O/U record of 26-24-1 for the season, and the over has hit in three straight games. On average, their games have finished with 224.2 points, and today’s line is set at 214.
In their last game, the Bulls beat the Timberwolves by a score of 129-123. The O/U line for that game was 217 points, and Chicago was a 5.5-point underdog going into the game.
Chicago’s win over Minnesota moved them to 24-27 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 9th place, and they are 4th in the Central Division. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bulls are 14-17 and 10-10 in non-conference games.
So far this season, the Bulls have struggled to score, averaging just 111.4 points per game, which is 25th in the league. On the road, they are averaging 110.6 points per game.
Chicago is one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the NBA, grabbing 11.1 per game. However, they are just 28th in assists at 24.5 per contest.
In terms of pace, the Bulls are 27th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
This season, the Bulls defense has been impressive, holding the 11th position in the league while permitting an average of 112.8 points per contest. In their previous game, the Bulls’ defense struggled against the Timberwolves, giving up 123 points on a field goal percentage of 45%.
Currently on a six-game losing streak, the Grizzlies are looking to turn things around today as they host the Bulls. In the Western Conference, Memphis is in 13th place and has a record of 18-33.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies are 12-26 this season and 19-19 against the spread. Today, they are getting 5.5 points and have gone 5-8 ATS at home.
On average, Memphis games have finished with 220.3 points this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 214. The team’s O/U record for the season is 21-29-1, and the over has hit in their last two games.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Knicks by a score of 123-113. However, they covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 212.5.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 8-15 ATS at home and have an average scoring differential of -7.3 points per game. In Western Conference play, they are 12-23 compared to 6-10 against non-conference opponents.
The Grizzlies have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league this season, ranking 30th in points per game at 107. At home, they are averaging just 104.4 points per game.
When it comes to shooting, Memphis is 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. However, they have been one of the more aggressive teams from beyond the arc, ranking 5th in three-point attempts per game.
Overall, the Grizzlies have been below the NBA scoring average in 78.4% of their games. They have also been one of the worst teams in terms of two-point shooting, ranking 29th in both two-point field goal percentage and two-pointers made per game.
On defense, the Grizzlies come into the game ranked 13th in the league in points allowed at 113.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 125 points per contest (1st). The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.
With a 5.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Bulls to secure a 110-107 victory.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+5.5)
- Projecting a combined 217 points, we like the over
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Ankle – Questionable
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Hip – Questionable
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Lamar Stevens – Trade Pending – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hand – Doubtful
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Alex Caruso – Adductor – Probable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Ankle – Questionable
- Coby White – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Dalen Terry – Ankle – Probable
