Bulls vs Grizzlies Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Expected Starting Lineups, Betting Odds and Trends

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Memphis and Chicago meet for the second time this year after a 126-123 shootout in the first meeting.

Chicago enters 7-10 on the season and is 2-3 in its last five games. The Bulls are 2-5 at home this year, coming off a 136-122 win over the Hawks last night. Chicago is 1-2 on the second night of back-to-backs this season and has leaned heavily on Zach LaVine as he has led the team in scoring in five of the last seven games.

Memphis is 9-7 on the year, but 2-3 over the last five games. Memphis had had two days off coming into this matchup, so the Grizzlies have a big rest advantage. However, Memphis is 1-3 in the last four road games and is dealing with injuries to Ja Morant and Marcus Smart.

With that said, let’s dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two.

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Details and how to watch Grizzlies @ Bulls

● Date: Saturday 23 November 2024

● Time: 8:10 PM ET

● Website: United Center

● City: Chicago, IL

● TV/Streaming: NBA TV

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Grizzlies @ Bulls betting odds

The latest odds from Saturday afternoon:

● Moneyline: Memphis Grizzlies (-220), Chicago Bulls (+180)

● Spread: Memphis -5.5 (-110)

● Total: 240.0

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Likely starting lineups for Memphis and Chicago

· Memphis Grizzlies (9-7)

PG Scotty Pippen Jr. — Yes, Morant is out

SG Jaylen Wells — Marcus Smart is out

SF Desmond Bane

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Brandon Clarke

· Chicago Bulls (6-10)

PG Josh Giddey

SG Coby White

SF Zach LaVine

PF Torrey Craig — Patrick Williams is out

C Nikola Vucevic

Top betting trends and insights to know ahead of Grizzlies @ Bulls

  • Chicago is 7-9 ATS this season
  • Memphis is 10-6 ATS this season, ranking top 10
  • Memphis is 11-5 to Over and ranks third best in the NBA.
  • Chicago is 9-7 to Over and 3-3 overall as a home team.
  • Memphis is 5-2 to Over on the road, ranking second best.
  • Jaren Jackson scored at least 20 points in eight of the last 10 games.
  • Desmond Bane scored at least 17 points in 5 of 9 games.
  • Zach LaVine scored 20 or more points in 9 of 13 games.
  • Nikola Vucevic scored 20 or more points in 6 of the last 11 games.

Notable player props for the Grizzlies @ Bulls

Highest point props

  • Zach LaVine O/U 23.5 pts
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. O/U 22.5 points
  • Desmond Bane O/U 22.5 Points
  • Nikola Vucevic O/U 19.5 Points
  • Coby White O/U 18.5 Points

Highest rebounding props

  • Nikola Vucevic O/U 10.5 rebounds
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. O/U 6.5 rebounds
  • Josh Giddey O/U 6.5 rebounds
  • Desmond Bane O/U 5.5 rebounds
  • Brandon Clarke O/U 5.5 rebounds

Supreme helper props

  • Desmond Bane O/U 5.5 Assists
  • Scotty Pippen Jr. O/U 5.5 Assists
  • Josh Giddey O/U 5.5 Assists
  • Coby White O/U 4.5 Assists

Grizzlies @ Bulls expert picks and predictions

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NBC Sports Betting Best Bets

Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Grizzlies to go over the first half Team Total of 60.5 against the Bulls:

“The Bulls won the first meeting 126-123 and the Grizzlies led at halftime 68-54. This time, Memphis has a significant rest advantage with two days off, and Chicago played and won, 136-122 against Atlanta last night.

Chicago allowed 51, 69, 57, 68 and 77 first-half points over the past five games (64.4 1H PPG), so the defense isn’t exactly stopping much of anyone. These teams only met twice last year and both games remained under the aggregate, but I think sparks could fly in this one.

Chicago and Memphis are ranked first and third in the league in pace and are top seven in possessions this year. The Bulls have the 25th-ranked defensive efficiency and 28th over the last five games. I like the Grizzlies to get off to a fast start in the first half and put up over 60.5 points.”

Here are the best bets our model projects for the Grizzlies and Bulls:

· Moneyline: NBC Sports finds confidence to take on Memphis at ML (-220)

· Spread: NBC Sports has strong faith in Memphis -5.5 on the spread

· Total: NBC Sports has low confidence for a game of the UNDER 240.5 point total

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