Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls
October 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies +3.5 / Chicago Bulls -3.5 — Over/Under: 221.5
The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA preseason 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 beat the Mavericks, lost to the Hornets and play the Pacers next. The Grizzlies have lost 6 of their last 11 preseason games. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 107.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Brandon Clarke is averaging 17 points and 1 rebound, while Desmond Bane is averaging 14 points and 3 assists. Ja Morant is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylen Wells is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 40.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Cavaliers and will play the Bucks next. The Bulls have split their last 8 preseason games. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 21 points and 3 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 12 points and 3 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Smith is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 20 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 20.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 59 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Chicago Bulls are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and they looked good defensively in their preseason opener. However, I still see value in getting points with the Grizzlies in preseason games because of the NBA playing experience up and down the roster. In a preseason game where so many guys see playing time, there’s value to getting points with a team that has a bunch of guys who have seen real NBA minutes. I’ll take the couple of buckets with the Grizzlies.