Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 3/16/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls meet Monday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs. Chicago Bulls prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs. Chicago Bulls pick.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Mavericks and Pistons and play the Nuggets next. The Grizzlies have lost 7 straight games.

The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 20 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Cedric Coward is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Lakers and Clippers, and they play the Raptors next. The Bulls have lost 15 of their last 18 games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 18 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 16.2 points and 2.1 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 11 games on the road as underdogs following a road loss.
• The favorites have won each of the Grizzlies’ last eight games.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against the Grizzlies.
• The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 16 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

• The Bulls have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
• The Grizzlies have won each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Bulls’ last five home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of the Grizzlies’ last six games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Matas Buzelis ranks 11th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.5) this season.
• Jalen Smith ranks 17th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (93.6).
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (31.2).
• The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
• The Grizzlies rank 4th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (90.7).

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, Isaac Okoro, Jaden Ivey, and Zach Collins. Collin Sexton is questionable.

The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Taj Gibson, and Santi Aldama. Taylor Hendricks, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen, and Cedric Coward are doubtful.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

The Bulls should be favored at home, but I’m not laying this number with the way they’ve played over the last two months. It wasn’t that long ago when the Bulls went an entire month without a win. The Grizzlies are injured and a dysfunctional franchise overall, but they compete most nights and have cashed 31 tickets. There are far worse teams to back in the NBA, where a quarter of the league is tanking. I’m not laying this many points with a bad team just because the other team is less bad. Give me the points with the Grizzlies.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +6.5