Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction 10/28/2024

The Chicago Bulls (1-2) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (2-1) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on CHSN. The Grizzlies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bulls are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bulls. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

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The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Chicago dropped to 1-2 on the season after a 114-95 loss to the Thunder on Saturday. The Bulls were +9.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 209, falling short of the 231 O/U line.

Oklahoma City took control with a 13-0 run, extending the score from 39-36 to 49-39. The Bulls struggled in the 2nd quarter, getting outscored 33-18, and entered the 4th quarter down 88-65. Chicago outscored the Thunder 30-26 in the final period, but it was too late to mount a comeback.

The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Grizzlies improved to 2-1 on the season with a 124-111 win over the Magic on Saturday. Playing at home, Memphis entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread with a 13-point victory. The game’s total points of 235.5 exceeded the over/under line of 221.5 by 13.5 points.

Memphis took control early, outscoring Orlando 34-24 in the 1st quarter and 35-19 in the 2nd, highlighted by a 15-0 run. The Magic fought back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 35-21, but the Grizzlies held a 90-78 lead going into the 4th and edged out Orlando 34-33 in the final period.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

In their 114-95 loss to the Thunder, the Bulls shot just 34.8% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 28.3%. Despite the struggles, they hit 15 threes, with Zach LaVine connecting on 4 at a 44.4% rate.

LaVine led the Bulls with 22 points and 9 rebounds, scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter. Nikola Vucevic added 18 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field and making both of his three-point attempts.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

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In their 114-95 loss to the Thunder, the Bulls shot just 34.8% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 28.3%. They did manage to hit 15 threes, though.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 22 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% rate. Nikola Vucevic added 18 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field and making both of his three-point attempts.

Bulls Team Defense

Even with a solid defensive effort from beyond the arc, the Bulls couldn’t contain the Thunder, who scored 114 points on Saturday. Chicago allowed 33 points in the 2nd quarter and 29 in the 3rd, contributing to the loss.

The Bulls held Oklahoma City to just 8 made threes on 20% shooting. They also sent the Thunder to the line 20 times, where they hit 16 free throws. Chicago finished with 50 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 blocks.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Despite holding the Thunder to 114 points on 42% shooting, the Bulls couldn’t capitalize on their defensive efforts in Saturday’s loss. Chicago gave up 33 points in the 2nd quarter, their worst defensive stretch, while allowing 26 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

Chicago did a great job defending the three, as the Thunder shot just 20% from deep, hitting only 8 threes. The Bulls also limited Oklahoma City to 20 free throw attempts. On the boards, Chicago collected 50 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards.

Bulls vs Grizzlies Trends

  • Chicago has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 120. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • The last three games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.

Bulls vs Grizzlies Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Bulls vs. Grizzlies matchup, we’re leaning towards the Bulls at +7.5. Although our projections show the Grizzlies winning 142-141, we suggest placing your bet on the Bulls for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 234.5, and our model projects the Bulls and Grizzlies to reach a combined total of 283 points. Our bet is on taking the over.


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