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NBA Betting Preview: Grizzlies vs Bulls

The Memphis Grizzlies face the Chicago Bulls in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We Think Under 242.5 is the Value Bet

The Unders looks the way to go when the Grizzlies meet the Bulls. The line looks too high at 242.5 and odds of -110 could favor bettors who go below that total.

142-131 Win for Grizzlies in Pair’s Previous Clash

Memphis Grizzlies have been defeated in their previous seven games. On the road, they recently suffered a 126-110 loss against Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Javon Small led the way with 23 points, while Ty Jerome added 21 and Cam Spencer chipped in 19.

Chicago Bulls lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. LA Clippers won 119-108 at Intuit Dome. Josh Giddey produced a triple-double masterclass by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Grizzlies triumphed 142-131 when they last played the Bulls. This head-to-head was played at United Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Grizzlies wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls logo Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Grizzlies logo Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
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Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Grizzlies are averaging 117.1 points, 37.3 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 9.6 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 78.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.7 points and 46.9 rebounds per contest.

Gregory Jackson is averaging 14.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, Walter Clayton 4.9 assists and Jaylen Wells 2.5 (44.6%) 3-pointers.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.1 points, 47.5 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 74.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 118.4 points and 47.6 rebounds.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 19.9 points and 3.0 (35.7%) 3-pointers made. Nick Richards has an average of 9.2 rebounds and Josh Giddey 9.1 assists.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect fireworks in this NBA contest. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 242.5 points at odds of -110.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Grizzlies vs Bulls stats:

  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Grizzlies games on the road.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Grizzlies games on the road.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Grizzlies games.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Bulls games at home.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bulls games.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Bulls games.

Under 242.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Giddey Under 20.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Josh Giddey (Bulls) has totaled an average of 12.6 points in the past 5 home games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -112.

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Matas Buzelis Over 5.5 Rebounds -115 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has totaled Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of -115.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 242.5
Spread Grizzlies +6
Player Points Josh Giddey Under 20.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 242.5 on the total, Grizzlies to cover the +6 spread and Josh Giddey (Bulls) to score Under 20.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Grizzlies Grizzlies logo 116 - 120 Bulls logo Bulls

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 120-116 win for the Bulls. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bulls Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

Chicago Bulls have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability due to their -238 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Memphis Grizzlies are least likely to win at +198.

The spread is calculated to be 6, while total points comes in at 242.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 242.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Matas Buzelis Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Matas Buzelis is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -105 that he goes Over 21.5 points and -123 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 21.5
-105
Under 21.5
-123
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Collin Sexton (Bulls)
Over 15.5
-110
Under 15.5
-118
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Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)
Over 15.5
-109
Under 15.5
-119
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 9.5
-114
Under 9.5
-114
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Walter Clayton Jr. (Grizzlies)
Over 4.5
+124
Under 4.5
-161
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Cam Spencer (Grizzlies)
Over 4.5
-161
Under 4.5
+124
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Player Rebounds
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-106
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Nick Richards (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-109
Under 8.5
-119
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-130
Under 7.5
-100
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-112
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Last Ten Bulls Home Games Include Nine Defeats

The Bulls have one win and nine losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 110.00 points per contest and conceding 118.70.

The Grizzlies have endured four consecutive losses away from home. They have gone 2-8 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 117.70 points scored and 121.30 points allowed.

In their most recent matchup at United Center, the Grizzlies got the better of the Bulls 142-131. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at United Center, the Bulls have come away with six wins, while the Grizzlies have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O242.5 U242.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 1-9 228.70 110.00 118.70 2 8
Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Away Stats 2-8 239.00 117.70 121.30 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O242.5 = Games Over 242.5 Points
  • U242.5 = Games Under 242.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Ja Morant 20 28.43 389 161 19.5 8.1 1.0 3.3 0.3 1.0
Tyler Burton 2 28.25 7 1 3.5 0.5 1.0 3.0 0.5 0.5
Santi Aldama 43 27.86 602 125 14.0 2.9 1.6 6.7 0.7 0.9

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 45 31.9 809 398 18.0 8.8 2.0 8.4 0.4 1.0
Matas Buzelis 66 28.91 1052 139 15.9 2.1 2.2 5.6 1.5 0.7
Tre Jones 50 26.95 641 273 12.8 5.5 0.6 2.9 0.2 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Memphis Grizzlies Lineups

13 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 110-126 Pistons
12 Mar NBA
Mavericks 120-112 Grizzlies
10 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 129-139 76ers
09 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 115-126 Nets
07 Mar NBA
Clippers 123-120 Grizzlies
04 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 122-114 Grizzlies
03 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 110-117 Timberwolves
01 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 125-106 Pacers
27 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 124-105 Mavericks
25 Feb NBA
Warriors 133-112 Grizzlies

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

13 Mar NBA
Bulls 108-119 Clippers
12 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-142 Lakers
10 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-124 Warriors
08 Mar NBA
Bulls 110-126 Kings
05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns
03 Mar NBA
Thunder 116-108 Bulls
01 Mar NBA
Bucks 97-120 Bulls
26 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 121-112 Bulls
24 Feb NBA
Hornets 131-99 Bulls
22 Feb NBA
Knicks 105-99 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 44 25 0.638 116.9 110.6 6.3 24-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 7-3 3W
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
76ers 37 31 0.544 115.6 116 -0.4 20-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 2W
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 48 19 0.716 117.2 109.8 7.4 26-8 22-11 10-4 32-11 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 41 27 0.603 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Bucks 28 39 0.418 111.2 116.1 -4.9 16-18 12-21 9-5 20-26 2-8 1W
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Pacers 15 53 0.221 111.2 119.9 -8.7 10-24 5-29 3-10 11-32 0-10 13L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 53 15 0.779 118.5 107.7 10.8 29-7 24-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 8W
Nuggets 41 27 0.603 120.7 116.7 4 18-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 41 27 0.603 118.5 115.2 3.3 22-12 19-15 8-6 25-20 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 32 36 0.471 115.1 117.6 -2.5 18-16 14-20 6-7 24-19 4-6 1L
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 42 25 0.627 116.5 115.3 1.2 23-12 19-13 8-7 28-16 8-2 5W
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 34 33 0.507 113.4 112.6 0.8 19-14 15-19 8-6 21-20 7-3 1L
Warriors 32 35 0.478 115.1 114.4 0.7 19-15 13-20 6-6 22-22 2-8 5L
Kings 18 51 0.261 110.8 120.6 -9.8 12-23 6-28 3-10 12-34 5-5 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 23 45 0.338 113.2 118.1 -4.9 14-20 9-25 4-10 12-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 48 19 0.716 117.2 109.8 7.4 26-8 22-11 10-4 32-11 5-5 1L
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 44 25 0.638 116.9 110.6 6.3 24-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 41 27 0.603 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
76ers 37 31 0.544 115.6 116 -0.4 20-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 2W
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Bucks 28 39 0.418 111.2 116.1 -4.9 16-18 12-21 9-5 20-26 2-8 1W
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 53 0.221 111.2 119.9 -8.7 10-24 5-29 3-10 11-32 0-10 13L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 53 15 0.779 118.5 107.7 10.8 29-7 24-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 8W
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Lakers 42 25 0.627 116.5 115.3 1.2 23-12 19-13 8-7 28-16 8-2 5W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Nuggets 41 27 0.603 120.7 116.7 4 18-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 41 27 0.603 118.5 115.2 3.3 22-12 19-15 8-6 25-20 6-4 1L
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 34 33 0.507 113.4 112.6 0.8 19-14 15-19 8-6 21-20 7-3 1L
Warriors 32 35 0.478 115.1 114.4 0.7 19-15 13-20 6-6 22-22 2-8 5L
Trail Blazers 32 36 0.471 115.1 117.6 -2.5 18-16 14-20 6-7 24-19 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 23 45 0.338 113.2 118.1 -4.9 14-20 9-25 4-10 12-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
Kings 18 51 0.261 110.8 120.6 -9.8 12-23 6-28 3-10 12-34 5-5 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 53 15 0.779 118.5 107.7 10.8 29-7 24-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 8W
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Pistons 48 19 0.716 117.2 109.8 7.4 26-8 22-11 10-4 32-11 5-5 1L
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 44 25 0.638 116.9 110.6 6.3 24-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 7-3 3W
Lakers 42 25 0.627 116.5 115.3 1.2 23-12 19-13 8-7 28-16 8-2 5W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 41 27 0.603 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Nuggets 41 27 0.603 120.7 116.7 4 18-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 41 27 0.603 118.5 115.2 3.3 22-12 19-15 8-6 25-20 6-4 1L
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
76ers 37 31 0.544 115.6 116 -0.4 20-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 2W
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
Clippers 34 33 0.507 113.4 112.6 0.8 19-14 15-19 8-6 21-20 7-3 1L
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Warriors 32 35 0.478 115.1 114.4 0.7 19-15 13-20 6-6 22-22 2-8 5L
Trail Blazers 32 36 0.471 115.1 117.6 -2.5 18-16 14-20 6-7 24-19 4-6 1L
Bucks 28 39 0.418 111.2 116.1 -4.9 16-18 12-21 9-5 20-26 2-8 1W
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 23 45 0.338 113.2 118.1 -4.9 14-20 9-25 4-10 12-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
Kings 18 51 0.261 110.8 120.6 -9.8 12-23 6-28 3-10 12-34 5-5 2W
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 53 0.221 111.2 119.9 -8.7 10-24 5-29 3-10 11-32 0-10 13L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak